Subtract 5/28 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 5/28
48/30 - 5/28 is 199/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
48/30 = 48 × 14/30 × 14 = 672/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/420 - 75/420 = 672 - 75/420 = 597/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/140
- In mixed form: 159/140
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