Subtract 6/48 from 98/7
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 6/48
98/7 - 6/48 is 111/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
98/7 = 98 × 48/7 × 48 = 4704/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4704/336 - 42/336 = 4704 - 42/336 = 4662/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/8
- In mixed form: 137/8
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