Subtract 18/48 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 18/48
10/9 - 18/48 is 53/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
10/9 = 10 × 16/9 × 16 = 160/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/144 - 54/144 = 160 - 54/144 = 106/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/72
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