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Subtract 1/48 from 7/27

7/27 - 1/48 is 103/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    7/27 = 7 × 16/27 × 16 = 112/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/432 - 9/432 = 112 - 9/432 = 103/432

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