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Subtract 98/48 from 35/18

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2 2/48

35/18 - 98/48 is -7/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/144 - 294/144 = 280 - 294/144 = -14/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72

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