Subtract 15/48 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 15/48
18/4 - 15/48 is 67/16.
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,
18/4 = 18 × 12/4 × 12 = 216/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/48 - 15/48 = 216 - 15/48 = 201/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/16
- In mixed form: 43/16
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