Subtract 56/48 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 1 8/48
80/28 - 56/48 is 71/42.
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,
80/28 = 80 × 12/28 × 12 = 960/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/336 - 392/336 = 960 - 392/336 = 568/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/42
- In mixed form: 129/42
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