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Subtract 5/56 from 48/3

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 5/56

48/3 - 5/56 is 891/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    48/3 = 48 × 56/3 × 56 = 2688/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2688/168 - 15/168 = 2688 - 15/168 = 2673/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 891/56
  6. In mixed form: 1551/56

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