Subtract 9/48 from 75/18
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 9/48
75/18 - 9/48 is 191/48.
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,
75/18 = 75 × 8/18 × 8 = 600/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/144 - 27/144 = 600 - 27/144 = 573/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/48
- In mixed form: 347/48
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