Question

In the following exercises,Perform the indicated operation,$\frac{11}{36}-\frac{15}{48}$

Short answer

The simplified value is$\frac{-1}{144}$

Step-by-step solution

Step 1, Given information

The given fraction is$\frac{11}{36}-\frac{15}{48}$

Step 2.Perform subtraction operation

Take the LCD of the denominator of the fraction $\frac{11}{36}-\frac{15}{48}$

$LCD=144$

$$\begin{gathered} \frac{11}{36}-\frac{15}{48} \\ =\frac{11\times 4-15\times 3}{144} \\ =\frac{44-45}{144} \\ =\frac{-1}{144} \end{gathered}$$

Step 3. Conclusion

Hence, the value of the simplified value is$\frac{-1}{144}$