Subtract 28/48 from 50/7
1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 28/48
50/7 - 28/48 is 551/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
50/7 = 50 × 48/7 × 48 = 2400/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/336 - 196/336 = 2400 - 196/336 = 2204/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/84
- In mixed form: 647/84
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