Subtract 7/64 from 28/48
28/48 - 7/64 is 91/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
28/48 = 28 × 4/48 × 4 = 112/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/192 - 21/192 = 112 - 21/192 = 91/192
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