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Subtract 5/48 from 28/10

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 5/48

28/10 - 5/48 is 647/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    28/10 = 28 × 24/10 × 24 = 672/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/240 - 25/240 = 672 - 25/240 = 647/240
  5. In mixed form: 2167/240

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