Subtract 20/48 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 20/48
28/8 - 20/48 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
28/8 = 28 × 6/8 × 6 = 168/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/48 - 20/48 = 168 - 20/48 = 148/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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