Subtract 12/20 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 12/20
48/9 - 12/20 is 71/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/180 - 108/180 = 960 - 108/180 = 852/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
- In mixed form: 411/15
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