Subtract 5/48 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 5/48
24/12 - 5/48 is 91/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
24/12 = 24 × 4/12 × 4 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/48 - 5/48 = 96 - 5/48 = 91/48 - In mixed form: 143/48
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