Subtract 12/48 from 1/49
1/49 - 12/48 is -45/196.
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,
1/49 = 1 × 48/49 × 48 = 48/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
12/48 = 12 × 49/48 × 49 = 588/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/2352 - 588/2352 = 48 - 588/2352 = -540/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/196
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