Subtract 10/54 from 8/48
8/48 - 10/54 is -1/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
10/54 = 10 × 8/54 × 8 = 80/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/432 - 80/432 = 72 - 80/432 = -8/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/54
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