Subtract 18/48 from 5/54
5/54 - 18/48 is -61/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/432 - 162/432 = 40 - 162/432 = -122/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/216
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