Subtract 48/18 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 2 12/18
54/8 - 48/18 is 49/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
54/8 = 54 × 9/8 × 9 = 486/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
48/18 = 48 × 4/18 × 4 = 192/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/72 - 192/72 = 486 - 192/72 = 294/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
- In mixed form: 41/12
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