Subtract 9/7 from 56/48
1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 1 2/7
56/48 - 9/7 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
9/7 = 9 × 48/7 × 48 = 432/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/336 - 432/336 = 392 - 432/336 = -40/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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