Subtract 18/42 from 9/48
9/48 - 18/42 is -27/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
18/42 = 18 × 8/42 × 8 = 144/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/336 - 144/336 = 63 - 144/336 = -81/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/112
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