Subtract 6/28 from 3/48
3/48 - 6/28 is -17/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
6/28 = 6 × 12/28 × 12 = 72/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/336 - 72/336 = 21 - 72/336 = -51/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/112
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