Subtract 6/28 from 2/48
2/48 - 6/28 is -29/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
6/28 = 6 × 12/28 × 12 = 72/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/336 - 72/336 = 14 - 72/336 = -58/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/168
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