Subtract 12/16 from 1/48
1/48 - 12/16 is -35/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/48 - 36/48 = 1 - 36/48 = -35/48
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