Subtract 98/48 from 5/36
1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 2 2/48
5/36 - 98/48 is -137/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/144 - 294/144 = 20 - 294/144 = -274/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/72
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