Subtract 5/48 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 5/48
28/12 - 5/48 is 107/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
28/12 = 28 × 4/12 × 4 = 112/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/48 - 5/48 = 112 - 5/48 = 107/48 - In mixed form: 211/48
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