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Subtract 24/12 from 3/48

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 2 0/12

3/48 - 24/12 is -31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    24/12 = 24 × 4/12 × 4 = 96/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/48 - 96/48 = 3 - 96/48 = -93/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16

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