Subtract 27/48 from 28/56
28/56 - 27/48 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
28/56 = 28 × 6/56 × 6 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/336 - 189/336 = 168 - 189/336 = -21/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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