Subtract 2/28 from 20/48
20/48 - 2/28 is 29/84.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
2/28 = 2 × 12/28 × 12 = 24/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/336 - 24/336 = 140 - 24/336 = 116/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/84
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