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Subtract 3/48 from 1/72

1/72 - 3/48 is -7/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    1/72 = 1 × 2/72 × 2 = 2/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/144 - 9/144 = 2 - 9/144 = -7/144

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