Subtract 3/48 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 3/48
12/9 - 3/48 is 61/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
12/9 = 12 × 16/9 × 16 = 192/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/144 - 9/144 = 192 - 9/144 = 183/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/48
- In mixed form: 113/48
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