Subtract 98/16 from 42/48
1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 6 2/16
42/48 - 98/16 is -21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
98/16 = 98 × 3/16 × 3 = 294/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/48 - 294/48 = 42 - 294/48 = -252/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/4
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