Subtract 6/48 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 6/48
45/12 - 6/48 is 29/8.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/48 - 6/48 = 180 - 6/48 = 174/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/8
- In mixed form: 35/8
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