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Subtract 1/27 from 3/48

3/48 - 1/27 is 11/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    3/48 = 3 × 9/48 × 9 = 27/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/432 - 16/432 = 27 - 16/432 = 11/432

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