Subtract 3/4 from 5/48
5/48 - 3/4 is -31/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 4 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
3/4 = 3 × 12/4 × 12 = 36/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/48 - 36/48 = 5 - 36/48 = -31/48
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