Subtract 27/4 from 12/48
1st number: 12/48, 2nd number: 6 3/4
12/48 - 27/4 is -13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 4 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
27/4 = 27 × 12/4 × 12 = 324/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/48 - 324/48 = 12 - 324/48 = -312/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2
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