Subtract 4/48 from 20/28
20/28 - 4/48 is 53/84.
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,
20/28 = 20 × 12/28 × 12 = 240/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/336 - 28/336 = 240 - 28/336 = 212/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/84
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