Subtract 48/56 from 6/28
6/28 - 48/56 is -9/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
6/28 = 6 × 2/28 × 2 = 12/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
48/56 = 48 × 1/56 × 1 = 48/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/56 - 48/56 = 12 - 48/56 = -36/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14
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