Subtract 1/48 from 28/4
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 1/48
28/4 - 1/48 is 335/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
28/4 = 28 × 12/4 × 12 = 336/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/48 - 1/48 = 336 - 1/48 = 335/48 - In mixed form: 647/48
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