5/12 + 9/16 = 20/48 + 27/48 = 47/48
9/48 reduces to 3/16.
48
They all add up to 48
To solve 1/3 - 9/16, you must find the lowest common denominator (LCD) for both fractions. In this case, the LCD is 48. Convert 1/3 to 16/48 and 9/16 to 27/48 and subtract. 16/48 - 27/48 = -11/48.
divide both sides by 3 9/48 = 3/16
7/24 - 3/16 = 14/48 - 9/48 = 5/48.
3/16
It can be simplified as: 3 to 16
1/16
It is: 48/54 = 8/9 or 16/18
It is 9/16