Subtract 9/12 from 48/3
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 9/12
48/3 - 9/12 is 61/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
48/3 = 48 × 4/3 × 4 = 192/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/12 - 9/12 = 192 - 9/12 = 183/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/4
- In mixed form: 151/4
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