Subtract 2/28 from 48/21
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 2/28
48/21 - 2/28 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
48/21 = 48 × 4/21 × 4 = 192/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/84 - 6/84 = 192 - 6/84 = 186/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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