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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    48/30 = 48 × 14/30 × 14 = 672/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/420 - 75/420 = 672 - 75/420 = 597/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/140
  6. In mixed form: 159/140

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