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Subtract 84/28 from 1/48

1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 3 0/28

1/48 - 84/28 is -143/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    84/28 = 84 × 12/28 × 12 = 1008/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/336 - 1008/336 = 7 - 1008/336 = -1001/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/48

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