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