Subtract 36/48 from 2/24
2/24 - 36/48 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
2/24 = 2 × 2/24 × 2 = 4/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
36/48 = 36 × 1/48 × 1 = 36/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/48 - 36/48 = 4 - 36/48 = -32/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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