Subtract 48/12 from 6/16
1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 4 0/12
6/16 - 48/12 is -29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
48/12 = 48 × 4/12 × 4 = 192/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/48 - 192/48 = 18 - 192/48 = -174/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/8
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