Subtract 48/27 from 2/49
1st number: 2/49, 2nd number: 1 21/27
2/49 - 48/27 is -766/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
2/49 = 2 × 27/49 × 27 = 54/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
48/27 = 48 × 49/27 × 49 = 2352/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/1323 - 2352/1323 = 54 - 2352/1323 = -2298/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -766/441
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