Subtract 48/18 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 2 12/18
36/16 - 48/18 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
36/16 = 36 × 9/16 × 9 = 324/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
48/18 = 48 × 8/18 × 8 = 384/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/144 - 384/144 = 324 - 384/144 = -60/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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