Subtract 27/48 from 6/24
6/24 - 27/48 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
6/24 = 6 × 2/24 × 2 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/48 - 27/48 = 12 - 27/48 = -15/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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