Subtract 2/48 from 48/4
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 2/48
48/4 - 2/48 is 287/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
48/4 = 48 × 12/4 × 12 = 576/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/48 - 2/48 = 576 - 2/48 = 574/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/24
- In mixed form: 1123/24
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