Subtract 3/49 from 2/48
2/48 - 3/49 is -23/1176.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
3/49 = 3 × 48/49 × 48 = 144/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2352 - 144/2352 = 98 - 144/2352 = -46/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/1176
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