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Subtract 49/48 from 2/9

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 1/48

2/9 - 49/48 is -115/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/144 - 147/144 = 32 - 147/144 = -115/144

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