Subtract 18/72 from 3/48
3/48 - 18/72 is -3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
18/72 = 18 × 2/72 × 2 = 36/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/144 - 36/144 = 9 - 36/144 = -27/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16
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