Subtract 28/48 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 28/48
84/24 - 28/48 is 35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
84/24 = 84 × 2/24 × 2 = 168/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/48 - 28/48 = 168 - 28/48 = 140/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
- In mixed form: 211/12
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