Subtract 28/42 from 48/6
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 28/42
48/6 - 28/42 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
48/6 = 48 × 7/6 × 7 = 336/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
28/42 = 28 × 1/42 × 1 = 28/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/42 - 28/42 = 336 - 28/42 = 308/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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