Subtract 49/3 from 54/98
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 16 1/3
54/98 - 49/3 is -2320/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
54/98 = 54 × 3/98 × 3 = 162/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
49/3 = 49 × 98/3 × 98 = 4802/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/294 - 4802/294 = 162 - 4802/294 = -4640/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2320/147
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