Subtract 18/56 from 3/48, Solve 3/48

Subtract 18/56 from 3/48

3/48 - 18/56 is -29/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
18/56 = 18 × 6/56 × 6 = 108/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
21/336 - 108/336 = 21 - 108/336 = -87/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/112

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