Subtract 6/49 from 48/20
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 6/49
48/20 - 6/49 is 558/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
6/49 = 6 × 20/49 × 20 = 120/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/980 - 120/980 = 2352 - 120/980 = 2232/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 558/245
- In mixed form: 268/245
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