Subtract 42/28 from 5/48
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 14/28
5/48 - 42/28 is -67/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
42/28 = 42 × 12/28 × 12 = 504/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/336 - 504/336 = 35 - 504/336 = -469/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/48
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