Subtract 7/48 from 5/16
5/16 - 7/48 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/48 - 7/48 = 15 - 7/48 = 8/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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