Subtract 2/48 from 12/28
12/28 - 2/48 is 65/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
12/28 = 12 × 12/28 × 12 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/336 - 14/336 = 144 - 14/336 = 130/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/168
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