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Subtract 72/48 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 24/48

6/2 - 72/48 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
    6/2 = 6 × 24/2 × 24 = 144/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    72/48 = 72 × 1/48 × 1 = 72/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/48 - 72/48 = 144 - 72/48 = 72/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  6. In mixed form: 11/2

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