Subtract 3/56 from 28/48
28/48 - 3/56 is 89/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 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 56 × 6 = 336,
3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/336 - 18/336 = 196 - 18/336 = 178/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/168
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