Subtract 5/48 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 5/48
14/12 - 5/48 is 17/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
14/12 = 14 × 4/12 × 4 = 56/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/48 - 5/48 = 56 - 5/48 = 51/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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