Subtract 3/48 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 3/48
15/8 - 3/48 is 29/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
15/8 = 15 × 6/8 × 6 = 90/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/48 - 3/48 = 90 - 3/48 = 87/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/16
- In mixed form: 113/16
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