Subtract 15/48 from 54/28
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 15/48
54/28 - 15/48 is 181/112.
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,
54/28 = 54 × 12/28 × 12 = 648/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/336 - 105/336 = 648 - 105/336 = 543/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/112
- In mixed form: 169/112
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