Subtract 20/48 from 7/18
7/18 - 20/48 is -1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
7/18 = 7 × 8/18 × 8 = 56/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/144 - 60/144 = 56 - 60/144 = -4/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36
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