Subtract 48/8 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 6 0/8
1/9 - 48/8 is -53/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
1/9 = 1 × 8/9 × 8 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
48/8 = 48 × 9/8 × 9 = 432/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/72 - 432/72 = 8 - 432/72 = -424/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/9
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