Subtract 4/48 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 4/48
16/4 - 4/48 is 47/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
16/4 = 16 × 12/4 × 12 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/48 - 4/48 = 192 - 4/48 = 188/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/12
- In mixed form: 311/12
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