Subtract 49/18 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 2 13/18
2/48 - 49/18 is -193/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
49/18 = 49 × 8/18 × 8 = 392/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/144 - 392/144 = 6 - 392/144 = -386/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/72
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