Subtract 2/48 from 45/54
45/54 - 2/48 is 19/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/432 - 18/432 = 360 - 18/432 = 342/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/24
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