Subtract 12/48 from 3/36
3/36 - 12/48 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
3/36 = 3 × 4/36 × 4 = 12/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/144 - 36/144 = 12 - 36/144 = -24/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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