Subtract 20/48 from 30/49
30/49 - 20/48 is 115/588.
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,
30/49 = 30 × 48/49 × 48 = 1440/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/2352 - 980/2352 = 1440 - 980/2352 = 460/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/588
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