Subtract 14/48 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 14/48
72/28 - 14/48 is 383/168.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 12/28 × 12 = 864/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/336 - 98/336 = 864 - 98/336 = 766/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/168
- In mixed form: 247/168
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