Subtract 28/48 from 18/49
18/49 - 28/48 is -127/588.
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,
18/49 = 18 × 48/49 × 48 = 864/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
28/48 = 28 × 49/48 × 49 = 1372/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/2352 - 1372/2352 = 864 - 1372/2352 = -508/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/588
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