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Subtract 49/30 from 6/48

1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 19/30

6/48 - 49/30 is -181/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/240 - 392/240 = 30 - 392/240 = -362/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/120

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