Subtract 27/28 from 6/48
6/48 - 27/28 is -47/56.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
27/28 = 27 × 12/28 × 12 = 324/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/336 - 324/336 = 42 - 324/336 = -282/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/56
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