Subtract 72/6 from 3/48
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 12 0/6
3/48 - 72/6 is -191/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
72/6 = 72 × 8/6 × 8 = 576/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/48 - 576/48 = 3 - 576/48 = -573/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/16
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