Subtract 10/54 from 48/98
48/98 - 10/54 is 403/1323.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
48/98 = 48 × 27/98 × 27 = 1296/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/2646 - 490/2646 = 1296 - 490/2646 = 806/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/1323
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