Subtract 54/48 from 35/36
1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 1 6/48
35/36 - 54/48 is -11/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
54/48 = 54 × 3/48 × 3 = 162/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/144 - 162/144 = 140 - 162/144 = -22/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/72
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