Subtract 2/48 from 2/54
2/54 - 2/48 is -1/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/432 - 18/432 = 16 - 18/432 = -2/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/216
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