Subtract 9/49 from 8/48
8/48 - 9/49 is -5/294.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/2352 - 432/2352 = 392 - 432/2352 = -40/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/294
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