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Subtract 9/18 from 9/48

9/48 - 9/18 is -5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   9/18 = 9 × 8/18 × 8 = 72/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/144 - 72/144 = 27 - 72/144 = -45/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16

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