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Subtract 18/98 from 48/12

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 18/98

48/12 - 18/98 is 187/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    48/12 = 48 × 49/12 × 49 = 2352/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    18/98 = 18 × 6/98 × 6 = 108/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/588 - 108/588 = 2352 - 108/588 = 2244/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/49
  6. In mixed form: 340/49

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