Subtract 10/30 from 28/48
28/48 - 10/30 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
10/30 = 10 × 8/30 × 8 = 80/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/240 - 80/240 = 140 - 80/240 = 60/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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