Subtract 96/48 from 21/98
1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 2 0/48
21/98 - 96/48 is -25/14.
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,
96/48 = 96 × 49/48 × 49 = 4704/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/2352 - 4704/2352 = 504 - 4704/2352 = -4200/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/14
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