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Subtract 3/36 from 48/9

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 3/36

48/9 - 3/36 is 21/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    48/9 = 48 × 4/9 × 4 = 192/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/36 - 3/36 = 192 - 3/36 = 189/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  6. In mixed form: 51/4

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