Subtract 8/48 from 15/98
15/98 - 8/48 is -2/147.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 24/98 × 24 = 360/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/2352 - 392/2352 = 360 - 392/2352 = -32/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/147
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