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Subtract 98/48 from 28/30

1st number: 28/30, 2nd number: 2 2/48

28/30 - 98/48 is -133/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/240 - 490/240 = 224 - 490/240 = -266/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/120

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