Subtract 98/48 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 2 2/48
42/60 - 98/48 is -161/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/240 - 490/240 = 168 - 490/240 = -322/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/120
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