Subtract 10/15 from 48/28
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 10/15
48/28 - 10/15 is 22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
48/28 = 48 × 15/28 × 15 = 720/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/420 - 280/420 = 720 - 280/420 = 440/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/21
- In mixed form: 11/21
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