Subtract 81/72 from 10/48
1st number: 10/48, 2nd number: 1 9/72
10/48 - 81/72 is -11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
81/72 = 81 × 2/72 × 2 = 162/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/144 - 162/144 = 30 - 162/144 = -132/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12
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