Subtract 42/48 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 42/48
12/6 - 42/48 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
12/6 = 12 × 8/6 × 8 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/48 - 42/48 = 96 - 42/48 = 54/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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