Subtract 48/18 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 2 12/18
75/12 - 48/18 is 43/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
75/12 = 75 × 3/12 × 3 = 225/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
48/18 = 48 × 2/18 × 2 = 96/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/36 - 96/36 = 225 - 96/36 = 129/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
- In mixed form: 37/12
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