Subtract 15/54 from 1/48
1/48 - 15/54 is -37/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/432 - 120/432 = 9 - 120/432 = -111/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/144
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