Subtract 18/4 from 3/48
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 4 2/4
3/48 - 18/4 is -71/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 4 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
18/4 = 18 × 12/4 × 12 = 216/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/48 - 216/48 = 3 - 216/48 = -213/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/16
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