Subtract 27/48 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 27/48
98/28 - 27/48 is 47/16.
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,
98/28 = 98 × 12/28 × 12 = 1176/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/336 - 189/336 = 1176 - 189/336 = 987/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/16
- In mixed form: 215/16
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