Subtract 27/48 from 56/28
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 27/48
56/28 - 27/48 is 23/16.
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,
56/28 = 56 × 12/28 × 12 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/336 - 189/336 = 672 - 189/336 = 483/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
- In mixed form: 17/16
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