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Subtract 3/56 from 7/48

7/48 - 3/56 is 31/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/336 - 18/336 = 49 - 18/336 = 31/336

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