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Subtract 9/48 from 5/4

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 9/48

5/4 - 9/48 is 17/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    5/4 = 5 × 12/4 × 12 = 60/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/48 - 9/48 = 60 - 9/48 = 51/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
  6. In mixed form: 11/16

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