Subtract 28/48 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 28/48
24/14 - 28/48 is 95/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
24/14 = 24 × 24/14 × 24 = 576/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/336 - 196/336 = 576 - 196/336 = 380/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/84
- In mixed form: 111/84
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