Subtract 45/49 from 9/48
9/48 - 45/49 is -573/784.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 49/48 × 49 = 441/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
45/49 = 45 × 48/49 × 48 = 2160/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/2352 - 2160/2352 = 441 - 2160/2352 = -1719/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -573/784
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