Subtract 3/36 from 28/48
28/48 - 3/36 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
28/48 = 28 × 3/48 × 3 = 84/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
3/36 = 3 × 4/36 × 4 = 12/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/144 - 12/144 = 84 - 12/144 = 72/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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