Subtract 72/48 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 24/48
2/12 - 72/48 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
2/12 = 2 × 4/12 × 4 = 8/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
72/48 = 72 × 1/48 × 1 = 72/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/48 - 72/48 = 8 - 72/48 = -64/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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