Subtract 48/54 from 3/48
3/48 - 48/54 is -119/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
3/48 = 3 × 9/48 × 9 = 27/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
48/54 = 48 × 8/54 × 8 = 384/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/432 - 384/432 = 27 - 384/432 = -357/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/144
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