Subtract 9/48 from 5/28
5/28 - 9/48 is -1/112.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 12/28 × 12 = 60/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/336 - 63/336 = 60 - 63/336 = -3/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/112
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