Subtract 4/48 from 45/49
45/49 - 4/48 is 491/588.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 48/49 × 48 = 2160/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
4/48 = 4 × 49/48 × 49 = 196/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/2352 - 196/2352 = 2160 - 196/2352 = 1964/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/588
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