Subtract 35/48 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 35/48
60/12 - 35/48 is 205/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
60/12 = 60 × 4/12 × 4 = 240/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/48 - 35/48 = 240 - 35/48 = 205/48 - In mixed form: 413/48
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