Subtract 3/48 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 3/48
49/6 - 3/48 is 389/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
49/6 = 49 × 8/6 × 8 = 392/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/48 - 3/48 = 392 - 3/48 = 389/48 - In mixed form: 85/48
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