Subtract 36/48 from 5/9
5/9 - 36/48 is -7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/144 - 108/144 = 80 - 108/144 = -28/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/36
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