Subtract 16/54 from 4/48
4/48 - 16/54 is -23/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
16/54 = 16 × 8/54 × 8 = 128/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/432 - 128/432 = 36 - 128/432 = -92/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/108
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/48-16/54 4/48-32/54 4/96-16/54 12/48-16/54 4/48-48/54 20/48-16/54 4/48-80/54 28/48-16/54