Subtract 1/49 from 1/48
1/48 - 1/49 is 1/2352.
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,
1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
1/49 = 1 × 48/49 × 48 = 48/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/2352 - 48/2352 = 49 - 48/2352 = 1/2352
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