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Subtract 27/98 from 48/28

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 27/98

48/28 - 27/98 is 141/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/196 - 54/196 = 336 - 54/196 = 282/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/98
  6. In mixed form: 143/98

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