Subtract 2/48 from 2/4
2/4 - 2/48 is 11/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
2/4 = 2 × 12/4 × 12 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/48 - 2/48 = 24 - 2/48 = 22/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24
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