Subtract 5/49 from 3/48
3/48 - 5/49 is -31/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
5/49 = 5 × 48/49 × 48 = 240/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/2352 - 240/2352 = 147 - 240/2352 = -93/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/784
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