Subtract 2/4 from 28/48
28/48 - 2/4 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 4 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
2/4 = 2 × 12/4 × 12 = 24/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/48 - 24/48 = 28 - 24/48 = 4/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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