Subtract 18/48 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 18/48
45/18 - 18/48 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
45/18 = 45 × 8/18 × 8 = 360/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/144 - 54/144 = 360 - 54/144 = 306/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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