Subtract 30/48 from 9/28
9/28 - 30/48 is -17/56.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 12/28 × 12 = 108/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/336 - 210/336 = 108 - 210/336 = -102/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/56
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