Subtract 4/48 from 49/28
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 4/48
49/28 - 4/48 is 5/3.
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,
49/28 = 49 × 12/28 × 12 = 588/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/336 - 28/336 = 588 - 28/336 = 560/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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