Subtract 4/7 from 9/48
9/48 - 4/7 is -43/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 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 7 × 48 = 336,
4/7 = 4 × 48/7 × 48 = 192/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/336 - 192/336 = 63 - 192/336 = -129/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/112
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