Subtract 2/48 from 12/49
12/49 - 2/48 is 239/1176.
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,
12/49 = 12 × 48/49 × 48 = 576/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/2352 - 98/2352 = 576 - 98/2352 = 478/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/1176
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