Subtract 2/32 from 4/48
4/48 - 2/32 is 1/48.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 2/48 × 2 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/96 - 6/96 = 8 - 6/96 = 2/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/48
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