Subtract 15/48 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 15/48
48/9 - 15/48 is 241/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
48/9 = 48 × 16/9 × 16 = 768/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/144 - 45/144 = 768 - 45/144 = 723/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/48
- In mixed form: 51/48
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