Subtract 2/48 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 2/48
56/18 - 2/48 is 221/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
56/18 = 56 × 8/18 × 8 = 448/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/144 - 6/144 = 448 - 6/144 = 442/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/72
- In mixed form: 35/72
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