Subtract 3/48 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 3/48
45/12 - 3/48 is 59/16.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 4/12 × 4 = 180/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/48 - 3/48 = 180 - 3/48 = 177/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/16
- In mixed form: 311/16
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