Subtract 3/48 from 1/36
1/36 - 3/48 is -5/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/144 - 9/144 = 4 - 9/144 = -5/144
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