Subtract 48/3 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 16 0/3
7/4 - 48/3 is -57/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
48/3 = 48 × 4/3 × 4 = 192/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/12 - 192/12 = 21 - 192/12 = -171/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/4
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