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Subtract 9/48 from 5/28

5/28 - 9/48 is -1/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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