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Subtract 2/48 from 3/18

3/18 - 2/48 is 1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/144 - 6/144 = 24 - 6/144 = 18/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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