Subtract 20/98 from 45/48
45/48 - 20/98 is 575/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
20/98 = 20 × 24/98 × 24 = 480/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/2352 - 480/2352 = 2205 - 480/2352 = 1725/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 575/784
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