Subtract 12/48 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 12/48
15/5 - 12/48 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
15/5 = 15 × 48/5 × 48 = 720/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/240 - 60/240 = 720 - 60/240 = 660/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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