Subtract 48/28 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 20/28
2/24 - 48/28 is -137/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
48/28 = 48 × 6/28 × 6 = 288/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/168 - 288/168 = 14 - 288/168 = -274/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/84
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