Subtract 8/48 from 2/49
2/49 - 8/48 is -37/294.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 48/49 × 48 = 96/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/2352 - 392/2352 = 96 - 392/2352 = -296/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/294
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