Subtract 15/49 from 6/48
6/48 - 15/49 is -71/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
15/49 = 15 × 48/49 × 48 = 720/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/2352 - 720/2352 = 294 - 720/2352 = -426/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/392
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