Subtract 3/48 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 3/48
12/3 - 3/48 is 63/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
12/3 = 12 × 16/3 × 16 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/48 - 3/48 = 192 - 3/48 = 189/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/16
- In mixed form: 315/16
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