Subtract 1/4 from 1/48
1/48 - 1/4 is -11/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 4 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
1/4 = 1 × 12/4 × 12 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/48 - 12/48 = 1 - 12/48 = -11/48
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