Subtract 12/32 from 2/48
2/48 - 12/32 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/96 - 36/96 = 4 - 36/96 = -32/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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