Subtract 36/48 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 36/48 from 6/98

6/98 - 36/48 is -135/196.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 24/98 × 24 = 144/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
36/48 = 36 × 49/48 × 49 = 1764/2352
Subtract the two like fractions:
144/2352 - 1764/2352 = 144 - 1764/2352 = -1620/2352
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/196

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