Subtract 30/7 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 4 2/7
48/5 - 30/7 is 186/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
48/5 = 48 × 7/5 × 7 = 336/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
30/7 = 30 × 5/7 × 5 = 150/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/35 - 150/35 = 336 - 150/35 = 186/35 - In mixed form: 511/35
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