Subtract 2/24 from 1/48
1/48 - 2/24 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
2/24 = 2 × 2/24 × 2 = 4/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/48 - 4/48 = 1 - 4/48 = -3/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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