Subtract 40/48 from 3/18
3/18 - 40/48 is -2/3.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/144 - 120/144 = 24 - 120/144 = -96/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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