Subtract 27/48 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 27/48
28/6 - 27/48 is 197/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
28/6 = 28 × 8/6 × 8 = 224/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/48 - 27/48 = 224 - 27/48 = 197/48 - In mixed form: 45/48
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