Subtract 28/18 from 3/48
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 10/18
3/48 - 28/18 is -215/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
28/18 = 28 × 8/18 × 8 = 224/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/144 - 224/144 = 9 - 224/144 = -215/144
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