Subtract 3/48 from 42/98
42/98 - 3/48 is 41/112.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 24/98 × 24 = 1008/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/2352 - 147/2352 = 1008 - 147/2352 = 861/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/112
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