Subtract 48/3 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 16 0/3
6/12 - 48/3 is -31/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
6/12 = 6 × 1/12 × 1 = 6/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
48/3 = 48 × 4/3 × 4 = 192/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/12 - 192/12 = 6 - 192/12 = -186/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/2
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