Subtract 28/48 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 28/48
70/6 - 28/48 is 133/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
70/6 = 70 × 8/6 × 8 = 560/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/48 - 28/48 = 560 - 28/48 = 532/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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