Subtract 12/48 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 12/48
70/6 - 12/48 is 137/12.
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,
70/6 = 70 × 8/6 × 8 = 560/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/48 - 12/48 = 560 - 12/48 = 548/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/12
- In mixed form: 115/12
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