Subtract 8/36 from 3/48
3/48 - 8/36 is -23/144.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/144 - 32/144 = 9 - 32/144 = -23/144
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