Subtract 40/48 from 9/18
9/18 - 40/48 is -1/3.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 8/18 × 8 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/144 - 120/144 = 72 - 120/144 = -48/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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