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Subtract 16/48 from 75/7

1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 16/48

75/7 - 16/48 is 218/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    75/7 = 75 × 48/7 × 48 = 3600/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3600/336 - 112/336 = 3600 - 112/336 = 3488/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/21
  6. In mixed form: 108/21

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