Subtract 4/6 from 5/48
5/48 - 4/6 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 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 6 × 8 = 48,
4/6 = 4 × 8/6 × 8 = 32/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/48 - 32/48 = 5 - 32/48 = -27/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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