Subtract 28/96 from 90/48
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 28/96
90/48 - 28/96 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
90/48 = 90 × 2/48 × 2 = 180/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/96 - 28/96 = 180 - 28/96 = 152/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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