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Subtract 3/48 from 1/28

1/28 - 3/48 is -3/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    1/28 = 1 × 12/28 × 12 = 12/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/336 - 21/336 = 12 - 21/336 = -9/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/112

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