Subtract 2/28 from 48/10
1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 2/28
48/10 - 2/28 is 331/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
48/10 = 48 × 14/10 × 14 = 672/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/140 - 10/140 = 672 - 10/140 = 662/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/70
- In mixed form: 451/70
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