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Subtract 4/48 from 4/18

4/18 - 4/48 is 5/36.

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,
   4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/144 - 12/144 = 32 - 12/144 = 20/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36

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