Subtract 15/48 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 15/48
36/12 - 15/48 is 43/16.
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,
36/12 = 36 × 4/12 × 4 = 144/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/48 - 15/48 = 144 - 15/48 = 129/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/16
- In mixed form: 211/16
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