Subtract 5/48 from 9/36
9/36 - 5/48 is 7/48.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 4/36 × 4 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/144 - 15/144 = 36 - 15/144 = 21/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48
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