Subtract 1/12 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1/12
48/9 - 1/12 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
48/9 = 48 × 4/9 × 4 = 192/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/36 - 3/36 = 192 - 3/36 = 189/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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