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Subtract 27/48 from 4/18

4/18 - 27/48 is -49/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    4/18 = 4 × 8/18 × 8 = 32/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/144 - 81/144 = 32 - 81/144 = -49/144

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