Subtract 7/48 from 81/4
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 7/48
81/4 - 7/48 is 965/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
81/4 = 81 × 12/4 × 12 = 972/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/48 - 7/48 = 972 - 7/48 = 965/48 - In mixed form: 205/48
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