Subtract 2/48 from 7/49
7/49 - 2/48 is 17/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
7/49 = 7 × 48/49 × 48 = 336/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/2352 - 98/2352 = 336 - 98/2352 = 238/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/168
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/49-2/48 7/49-4/48 7/98-2/48 7/49-2/96 21/49-2/48 7/49-6/48 35/49-2/48 7/49-10/48 7/49-14/48