Subtract 3/9 from 48/4
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 3/9
48/4 - 3/9 is 35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
48/4 = 48 × 9/4 × 9 = 432/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/36 - 12/36 = 432 - 12/36 = 420/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
- In mixed form: 112/3
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