Subtract 20/48 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 20/48
28/14 - 20/48 is 19/12.
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,
28/14 = 28 × 24/14 × 24 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/336 - 140/336 = 672 - 140/336 = 532/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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