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Subtract 3/4 from 1/48

1/48 - 3/4 is -35/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 4 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 4 × 12 = 48,
    3/4 = 3 × 12/4 × 12 = 36/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1/48 - 36/48 = 1 - 36/48 = -35/48

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