Subtract 98/48 from 16/56
1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 2 2/48
16/56 - 98/48 is -295/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
16/56 = 16 × 6/56 × 6 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/336 - 686/336 = 96 - 686/336 = -590/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -295/168
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