Subtract 8/48 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 8/48
75/12 - 8/48 is 73/12.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 4/12 × 4 = 300/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/48 - 8/48 = 300 - 8/48 = 292/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/12
- In mixed form: 61/12
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