Subtract 18/7 from 72/48
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 2 4/7
72/48 - 18/7 is -15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
18/7 = 18 × 48/7 × 48 = 864/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/336 - 864/336 = 504 - 864/336 = -360/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14
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