Subtract 84/48 from 48/84
1st number: 48/84, 2nd number: 1 36/48
48/84 - 84/48 is -33/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
48/84 = 48 × 4/84 × 4 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
84/48 = 84 × 7/48 × 7 = 588/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/336 - 588/336 = 192 - 588/336 = -396/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28
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