Subtract 12/45 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 12/45
48/9 - 12/45 is 76/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/45 - 12/45 = 240 - 12/45 = 228/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/15
- In mixed form: 51/15
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