Subtract 9/27 from 1/48
1/48 - 9/27 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
9/27 = 9 × 16/27 × 16 = 144/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/432 - 144/432 = 9 - 144/432 = -135/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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