Subtract 48/49 from 2/4
2/4 - 48/49 is -47/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
48/49 = 48 × 4/49 × 4 = 192/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/196 - 192/196 = 98 - 192/196 = -94/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/98
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