Subtract 12/48 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 12/48
6/2 - 12/48 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
6/2 = 6 × 24/2 × 24 = 144/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/48 - 12/48 = 144 - 12/48 = 132/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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