Subtract 4/36 from 3/48
3/48 - 4/36 is -7/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
4/36 = 4 × 4/36 × 4 = 16/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/144 - 16/144 = 9 - 16/144 = -7/144
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