Subtract 36/48 from 8/9
8/9 - 36/48 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/144 - 108/144 = 128 - 108/144 = 20/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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