Subtract 42/12 from 16/48
1st number: 16/48, 2nd number: 3 6/12
16/48 - 42/12 is -19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
16/48 = 16 × 1/48 × 1 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
42/12 = 42 × 4/12 × 4 = 168/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/48 - 168/48 = 16 - 168/48 = -152/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6
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