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Subtract 48/54 from 3/4

3/4 - 48/54 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    48/54 = 48 × 2/54 × 2 = 96/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/108 - 96/108 = 81 - 96/108 = -15/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36

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