Subtract 24/48 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 24/48
15/12 - 24/48 is 3/4.
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,
15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
24/48 = 24 × 1/48 × 1 = 24/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/48 - 24/48 = 60 - 24/48 = 36/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4
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