Subtract 48/12 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 4 0/12
3/8 - 48/12 is -29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
48/12 = 48 × 2/12 × 2 = 96/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/24 - 96/24 = 9 - 96/24 = -87/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/8
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