Subtract 6/49 from 48/36
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 6/49
48/36 - 6/49 is 178/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
48/36 = 48 × 49/36 × 49 = 2352/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
6/49 = 6 × 36/49 × 36 = 216/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/1764 - 216/1764 = 2352 - 216/1764 = 2136/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/147
- In mixed form: 131/147
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