Subtract 45/48 from 36/84
36/84 - 45/48 is -57/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
36/84 = 36 × 4/84 × 4 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/336 - 315/336 = 144 - 315/336 = -171/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/112
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