Subtract 20/48 from 3/49
3/49 - 20/48 is -209/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
3/49 = 3 × 48/49 × 48 = 144/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/2352 - 980/2352 = 144 - 980/2352 = -836/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/588
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