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Subtract 4/27 from 2/48

2/48 - 4/27 is -23/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/432 - 64/432 = 18 - 64/432 = -46/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/216

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