Subtract 30/36 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 30/36
60/48 - 30/36 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/144 - 120/144 = 180 - 120/144 = 60/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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