Subtract 18/48 from 1/27
1/27 - 18/48 is -73/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/432 - 162/432 = 16 - 162/432 = -146/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/216
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