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Subtract 45/54 from 9/48

9/48 - 45/54 is -31/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    9/48 = 9 × 9/48 × 9 = 81/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/432 - 360/432 = 81 - 360/432 = -279/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/48

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