Subtract 6/48 from 21/98
21/98 - 6/48 is 5/56.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 24/98 × 24 = 504/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/2352 - 294/2352 = 504 - 294/2352 = 210/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56
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