Subtract 30/18 from 6/48
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 12/18
6/48 - 30/18 is -37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
30/18 = 30 × 8/18 × 8 = 240/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/144 - 240/144 = 18 - 240/144 = -222/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/24
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