Subtract 9/12 from 48/8
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 9/12
48/8 - 9/12 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
48/8 = 48 × 3/8 × 3 = 144/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
9/12 = 9 × 2/12 × 2 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/24 - 18/24 = 144 - 18/24 = 126/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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