Subtract 72/84 from 1/48
1/48 - 72/84 is -281/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
72/84 = 72 × 4/84 × 4 = 288/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/336 - 288/336 = 7 - 288/336 = -281/336
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