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Subtract 2/8 from 1/48

1/48 - 2/8 is -11/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 8 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    2/8 = 2 × 6/8 × 6 = 12/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1/48 - 12/48 = 1 - 12/48 = -11/48

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