Subtract 9/49 from 2/48, Solve 2/48

Subtract 9/49 from 2/48

2/48 - 9/49 is -167/1176.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2352 - 432/2352 = 98 - 432/2352 = -334/2352
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/1176

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