Subtract 2/48 from 48/28
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 2/48
48/28 - 2/48 is 281/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
48/28 = 48 × 12/28 × 12 = 576/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/336 - 14/336 = 576 - 14/336 = 562/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/168
- In mixed form: 1113/168
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