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Subtract 6/48 from 1/9

1/9 - 6/48 is -1/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    1/9 = 1 × 16/9 × 16 = 16/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/144 - 18/144 = 16 - 18/144 = -2/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72

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