Subtract 3/48 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 3/48
32/12 - 3/48 is 125/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
32/12 = 32 × 4/12 × 4 = 128/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/48 - 3/48 = 128 - 3/48 = 125/48 - In mixed form: 229/48
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