Subtract 48/18 from 3/98, Solve 3/98

Subtract 48/18 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

3/98 - 48/18 is -775/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
48/18 = 48 × 49/18 × 49 = 2352/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
27/882 - 2352/882 = 27 - 2352/882 = -2325/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -775/294

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