Subtract 12/48 from 40/9, Solve 4 4/9

Subtract 12/48 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 12/48

40/9 - 12/48 is 151/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
40/9 = 40 × 16/9 × 16 = 640/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
640/144 - 36/144 = 640 - 36/144 = 604/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/36
In mixed form: 47/36

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