Subtract 9/48 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 9/48
8/2 - 9/48 is 61/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
8/2 = 8 × 24/2 × 24 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/48 - 9/48 = 192 - 9/48 = 183/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/16
- In mixed form: 313/16
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