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Subtract 9/49 from 48/20

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 9/49

48/20 - 9/49 is 543/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    9/49 = 9 × 20/49 × 20 = 180/980
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/980 - 180/980 = 2352 - 180/980 = 2172/980
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 543/245
  6. In mixed form: 253/245

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