Subtract 6/48 from 3/4
3/4 - 6/48 is 5/8.
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,
3/4 = 3 × 12/4 × 12 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/48 - 6/48 = 36 - 6/48 = 30/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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