Subtract 20/18 from 5/48
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 2/18
5/48 - 20/18 is -145/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
20/18 = 20 × 8/18 × 8 = 160/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/144 - 160/144 = 15 - 160/144 = -145/144
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