Subtract 6/48 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 6/48
18/2 - 6/48 is 71/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
18/2 = 18 × 24/2 × 24 = 432/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/48 - 6/48 = 432 - 6/48 = 426/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/8
- In mixed form: 87/8
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