Subtract 9/32 from 5/48
5/48 - 9/32 is -17/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
5/48 = 5 × 2/48 × 2 = 10/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/96 - 27/96 = 10 - 27/96 = -17/96
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