Subtract 7/48 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 7/48
72/28 - 7/48 is 815/336.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/336 - 49/336 = 864 - 49/336 = 815/336 - In mixed form: 2143/336
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