Subtract 28/32 from 7/48
7/48 - 28/32 is -35/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
7/48 = 7 × 2/48 × 2 = 14/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/96 - 84/96 = 14 - 84/96 = -70/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48
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