Subtract 5/48 from 28/64
28/64 - 5/48 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 48 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
5/48 = 5 × 4/48 × 4 = 20/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/192 - 20/192 = 84 - 20/192 = 64/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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