Subtract 9/48 from 75/28
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 9/48
75/28 - 9/48 is 279/112.
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,
75/28 = 75 × 12/28 × 12 = 900/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/336 - 63/336 = 900 - 63/336 = 837/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/112
- In mixed form: 255/112
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