Subtract 6/36 from 1/48
1/48 - 6/36 is -7/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
6/36 = 6 × 4/36 × 4 = 24/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/144 - 24/144 = 3 - 24/144 = -21/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/48
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