Subtract 9/48 from 18/36
18/36 - 9/48 is 5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
18/36 = 18 × 4/36 × 4 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/144 - 27/144 = 72 - 27/144 = 45/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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