Subtract 8/48 from 6/24
6/24 - 8/48 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
6/24 = 6 × 2/24 × 2 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/48 - 8/48 = 12 - 8/48 = 4/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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