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Subtract 3/48 from 28/8

1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 3/48

28/8 - 3/48 is 55/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    28/8 = 28 × 6/8 × 6 = 168/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/48 - 3/48 = 168 - 3/48 = 165/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/16
  6. In mixed form: 37/16

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