Subtract 18/9 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 2 0/9
2/48 - 18/9 is -47/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
18/9 = 18 × 16/9 × 16 = 288/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/144 - 288/144 = 6 - 288/144 = -282/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/24
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