Subtract 54/28 from 54/48
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 1 26/28
54/48 - 54/28 is -45/56.
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,
54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
54/28 = 54 × 12/28 × 12 = 648/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/336 - 648/336 = 378 - 648/336 = -270/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/56
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