Subtract 2/84 from 28/48
28/48 - 2/84 is 47/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/336 - 8/336 = 196 - 8/336 = 188/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/84
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