Subtract 12/48 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 12/48
6/3 - 12/48 is 7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
6/3 = 6 × 16/3 × 16 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/48 - 12/48 = 96 - 12/48 = 84/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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