Subtract 12/48 from 3/8
3/8 - 12/48 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
3/8 = 3 × 6/8 × 6 = 18/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/48 - 12/48 = 18 - 12/48 = 6/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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