Subtract 28/48 from 1/5
1/5 - 28/48 is -23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
1/5 = 1 × 48/5 × 48 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/240 - 140/240 = 48 - 140/240 = -92/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/60
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