Subtract 12/48 from 8/36
8/36 - 12/48 is -1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/144 - 36/144 = 32 - 36/144 = -4/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36
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