Subtract 48/72 from 9/36
9/36 - 48/72 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
9/36 = 9 × 2/36 × 2 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 48/72 = 18 - 48/72 = -30/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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