Subtract 36/49 from 40/48
40/48 - 36/49 is 29/294.
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,
40/48 = 40 × 49/48 × 49 = 1960/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
36/49 = 36 × 48/49 × 48 = 1728/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/2352 - 1728/2352 = 1960 - 1728/2352 = 232/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/294
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