Subtract 98/48 from 24/56
1st number: 24/56, 2nd number: 2 2/48
24/56 - 98/48 is -271/168.
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,
24/56 = 24 × 6/56 × 6 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/336 - 686/336 = 144 - 686/336 = -542/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/168
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