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Subtract 6/98 from 48/8

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 6/98

48/8 - 6/98 is 291/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    48/8 = 48 × 49/8 × 49 = 2352/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    6/98 = 6 × 4/98 × 4 = 24/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/392 - 24/392 = 2352 - 24/392 = 2328/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/49
  6. In mixed form: 546/49

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