Subtract 15/48 from 9/49
9/49 - 15/48 is -101/784.
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,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/2352 - 735/2352 = 432 - 735/2352 = -303/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/784
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