Subtract 49/48 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 1/48
2/24 - 49/48 is -15/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
2/24 = 2 × 2/24 × 2 = 4/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
49/48 = 49 × 1/48 × 1 = 49/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/48 - 49/48 = 4 - 49/48 = -45/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/16
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