Subtract 2/49 from 42/48
42/48 - 2/49 is 327/392.
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,
42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
2/49 = 2 × 48/49 × 48 = 96/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/2352 - 96/2352 = 2058 - 96/2352 = 1962/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 327/392
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