Subtract 9/3 from 6/48
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 3 0/3
6/48 - 9/3 is -23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
9/3 = 9 × 16/3 × 16 = 144/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/48 - 144/48 = 6 - 144/48 = -138/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/8
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