Subtract 7/48 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 7/48
1412 - 748 is 4948.
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,
1412 = 14 × 412 × 4 = 5648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
748 = 7 × 148 × 1 = 748 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5648 - 748 = 56 - 748 = 4948 - In mixed form: 1148
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