Subtract 98/48 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 2/48
2/9 - 98/48 is -131/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/144 - 294/144 = 32 - 294/144 = -262/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/72
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