Subtract 48/98 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 48/98
42/4 - 48/98 is 981/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
48/98 = 48 × 2/98 × 2 = 96/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/196 - 96/196 = 2058 - 96/196 = 1962/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 981/98
- In mixed form: 101/98
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