Subtract 63/48 from 10/98
1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 1 15/48
10/98 - 63/48 is -949/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
10/98 = 10 × 24/98 × 24 = 240/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/2352 - 3087/2352 = 240 - 3087/2352 = -2847/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -949/784
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