Subtract 8/12 from 4/48
4/48 - 8/12 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
8/12 = 8 × 4/12 × 4 = 32/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/48 - 32/48 = 4 - 32/48 = -28/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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