Subtract 48/6 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 8 0/6
6/3 - 48/6 is -6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
6/3 = 6 × 2/3 × 2 = 12/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
48/6 = 48 × 1/6 × 1 = 48/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/6 - 48/6 = 12 - 48/6 = -36/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/1
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