Subtract 3/48 from 28/2
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 3/48
28/2 - 3/48 is 223/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
28/2 = 28 × 24/2 × 24 = 672/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/48 - 3/48 = 672 - 3/48 = 669/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/16
- In mixed form: 1315/16
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