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Subtract 50/48 from 30/28

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 1 2/48

30/28 - 50/48 is 5/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    30/28 = 30 × 12/28 × 12 = 360/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/336 - 350/336 = 360 - 350/336 = 10/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/168

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