Subtract 36/48 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 36/48
21/18 - 36/48 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
21/18 = 21 × 8/18 × 8 = 168/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/144 - 108/144 = 168 - 108/144 = 60/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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