Subtract 48/49 from 42/98
42/98 - 48/49 is -27/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
48/49 = 48 × 2/49 × 2 = 96/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/98 - 96/98 = 42 - 96/98 = -54/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/49
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