Subtract 30/48 from 4/98
4/98 - 30/48 is -229/392.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 24/98 × 24 = 96/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
30/48 = 30 × 49/48 × 49 = 1470/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/2352 - 1470/2352 = 96 - 1470/2352 = -1374/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/392
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