Subtract 18/48 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 18/48
60/4 - 18/48 is 117/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
60/4 = 60 × 12/4 × 12 = 720/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/48 - 18/48 = 720 - 18/48 = 702/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/8
- In mixed form: 145/8
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