Subtract 15/48 from 6/12
6/12 - 15/48 is 3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/48 - 15/48 = 24 - 15/48 = 9/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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