Subtract 10/48 from 48/36
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 10/48
48/36 - 10/48 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
48/36 = 48 × 4/36 × 4 = 192/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/144 - 30/144 = 192 - 30/144 = 162/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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