Subtract 3/96 from 1/98
1/98 - 3/96 is -33/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
1/98 = 1 × 48/98 × 48 = 48/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
3/96 = 3 × 49/96 × 49 = 147/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/4704 - 147/4704 = 48 - 147/4704 = -99/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/1568
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