Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 42/98

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

42/98 - 48/24 is -11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   42/98 = 42 × 12/98 × 12 = 504/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   48/24 = 48 × 49/24 × 49 = 2352/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/1176 - 2352/1176 = 504 - 2352/1176 = -1848/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/7

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₉₈-⁴⁸/₂₄ ⁴²/₉₈-⁹⁶/₂₄ ⁴²/₉₈-⁴⁸/₇₂

Subtract Fractions Calculator