Subtract 6/48 from 8/49
8/49 - 6/48 is 15/392.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 48/49 × 48 = 384/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/2352 - 294/2352 = 384 - 294/2352 = 90/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/392
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