Subtract 12/48 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 12/48
75/9 - 12/48 is 97/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
75/9 = 75 × 16/9 × 16 = 1200/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/144 - 36/144 = 1200 - 36/144 = 1164/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/12
- In mixed form: 81/12
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