Subtract 49/10 from 6/48, Solve 6/48

Subtract 49/10 from 6/48

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

6/48 - 49/10 is -191/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
49/10 = 49 × 24/10 × 24 = 1176/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 1176/240 = 30 - 1176/240 = -1146/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/40

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