Subtract 27/49 from 48/75
48/75 - 27/49 is 109/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
48/75 = 48 × 49/75 × 49 = 2352/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
27/49 = 27 × 75/49 × 75 = 2025/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/3675 - 2025/3675 = 2352 - 2025/3675 = 327/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/1225
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