Subtract 1/48 from 16/49
16/49 - 1/48 is 719/2352.
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,
16/49 = 16 × 48/49 × 48 = 768/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/2352 - 49/2352 = 768 - 49/2352 = 719/2352
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