Subtract 48/20 from 1/98
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 8/20
1/98 - 48/20 is -1171/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
1/98 = 1 × 10/98 × 10 = 10/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/980 - 2352/980 = 10 - 2352/980 = -2342/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1171/490
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