Subtract 16/48 from 9/12
9/12 - 16/48 is 5/12.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
16/48 = 16 × 1/48 × 1 = 16/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/48 - 16/48 = 36 - 16/48 = 20/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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