Subtract 27/36 from 4/48
4/48 - 27/36 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
27/36 = 27 × 4/36 × 4 = 108/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/144 - 108/144 = 12 - 108/144 = -96/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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