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Subtract 9/32 from 5/48

5/48 - 9/32 is -17/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    5/48 = 5 × 2/48 × 2 = 10/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/96 - 27/96 = 10 - 27/96 = -17/96

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