Subtract 9/48 from 7/49
7/49 - 9/48 is -5/112.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 49/48 × 49 = 441/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/2352 - 441/2352 = 336 - 441/2352 = -105/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/112
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