Subtract 28/48 from 56/98
56/98 - 28/48 is -1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
56/98 = 56 × 24/98 × 24 = 1344/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
28/48 = 28 × 49/48 × 49 = 1372/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/2352 - 1372/2352 = 1344 - 1372/2352 = -28/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84
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