Subtract 75/18 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 4 3/18
2/48 - 75/18 is -33/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 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 18 × 8 = 144,
75/18 = 75 × 8/18 × 8 = 600/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/144 - 600/144 = 6 - 600/144 = -594/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/8
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