Subtract 48/84 from 36/98
36/98 - 48/84 is -10/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
36/98 = 36 × 6/98 × 6 = 216/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
48/84 = 48 × 7/84 × 7 = 336/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/588 - 336/588 = 216 - 336/588 = -120/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/49
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