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Subtract 8/9 from 4/48

4/48 - 8/9 is -29/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/144 - 128/144 = 12 - 128/144 = -116/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/36

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