Subtract 72/9 from 4/48, Solve 4/48

Subtract 72/9 from 4/48

1^st number: 4/48, 2^nd number: 8 0/9

4/48 - 72/9 is -95/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 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 9 × 16 = 144,
72/9 = 72 × 16/9 × 16 = 1152/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/144 - 1152/144 = 12 - 1152/144 = -1140/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/12

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