Subtract 3/98 from 50/48
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 3/98
50/48 - 3/98 is 1189/1176.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
50/48 = 50 × 49/48 × 49 = 2450/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
3/98 = 3 × 24/98 × 24 = 72/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/2352 - 72/2352 = 2450 - 72/2352 = 2378/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1189/1176
- In mixed form: 113/1176
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