Subtract 48/18 from 28/20
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 2 12/18
28/20 - 48/18 is -19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/180 - 480/180 = 252 - 480/180 = -228/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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