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Subtract 20/7 from 5/48

1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 2 6/7

5/48 - 20/7 is -925/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 7 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    20/7 = 20 × 48/7 × 48 = 960/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/336 - 960/336 = 35 - 960/336 = -925/336

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