Answers

Subtract 48/42 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

15/98 - 48/42 is -97/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   48/42 = 48 × 7/42 × 7 = 336/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/294 - 336/294 = 45 - 336/294 = -291/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/98

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