Subtract 72/48 from 2/18
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 24/48
2/18 - 72/48 is -25/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
2/18 = 2 × 8/18 × 8 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
72/48 = 72 × 3/48 × 3 = 216/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/144 - 216/144 = 16 - 216/144 = -200/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18
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