Subtract 12/9 from 1/48
1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 1 3/9
1/48 - 12/9 is -21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
12/9 = 12 × 16/9 × 16 = 192/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/144 - 192/144 = 3 - 192/144 = -189/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/16
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