Subtract 45/84 from 28/48
28/48 - 45/84 is 1/21.
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,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/336 - 180/336 = 196 - 180/336 = 16/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21
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