Subtract 28/48 from 84/42
1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 28/48
84/42 - 28/48 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
84/42 = 84 × 8/42 × 8 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/336 - 196/336 = 672 - 196/336 = 476/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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