Subtract 8/48 from 15/28
15/28 - 8/48 is 31/84.
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,
15/28 = 15 × 12/28 × 12 = 180/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/336 - 56/336 = 180 - 56/336 = 124/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/28-8/48 15/28-16/48 15/56-8/48 15/28-8/96 45/28-8/48 15/28-24/48 15/84-8/48 75/28-8/48 15/28-40/48 15/28-56/48