Subtract 3/48 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3/48
50/4 - 3/48 is 199/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
50/4 = 50 × 12/4 × 12 = 600/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/48 - 3/48 = 600 - 3/48 = 597/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/16
- In mixed form: 127/16
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