Subtract 3/48 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 3/48
60/18 - 3/48 is 157/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
60/18 = 60 × 8/18 × 8 = 480/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/144 - 9/144 = 480 - 9/144 = 471/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/48
- In mixed form: 313/48
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