Subtract 4/48 from 7/8
7/8 - 4/48 is 19/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
7/8 = 7 × 6/8 × 6 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/48 - 4/48 = 42 - 4/48 = 38/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/24
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