Subtract 21/48 from 7/18
7/18 - 21/48 is -7/144.
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,
21/48 = 21 × 3/48 × 3 = 63/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/144 - 63/144 = 56 - 63/144 = -7/144
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