Subtract 2/48 from 25/98
25/98 - 2/48 is 251/1176.
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,
25/98 = 25 × 24/98 × 24 = 600/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/2352 - 98/2352 = 600 - 98/2352 = 502/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/1176
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