Subtract 12/48 from 4/49
4/49 - 12/48 is -33/196.
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,
4/49 = 4 × 48/49 × 48 = 192/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
12/48 = 12 × 49/48 × 49 = 588/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2352 - 588/2352 = 192 - 588/2352 = -396/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/196
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