Subtract 30/48 from 18/49
18/49 - 30/48 is -101/392.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 49/48 × 49 = 1470/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/2352 - 1470/2352 = 864 - 1470/2352 = -606/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/392
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