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Subtract 2/48 from 12/9

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 2/48

12/9 - 2/48 is 31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    12/9 = 12 × 16/9 × 16 = 192/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/144 - 6/144 = 192 - 6/144 = 186/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
  6. In mixed form: 17/24

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