Subtract 18/48 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 18/48
70/12 - 18/48 is 131/24.
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,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/48 - 18/48 = 280 - 18/48 = 262/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/24
- In mixed form: 511/24
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