Subtract 6/49 from 48/28
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 6/49
48/28 - 6/49 is 78/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
6/49 = 6 × 4/49 × 4 = 24/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/196 - 24/196 = 336 - 24/196 = 312/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78/49
- In mixed form: 129/49
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