Subtract 4/96 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 4/96 from 6/98

6/98 - 4/96 is 23/1176.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
6/98 = 6 × 48/98 × 48 = 288/4704
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
4/96 = 4 × 49/96 × 49 = 196/4704
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/4704 - 196/4704 = 288 - 196/4704 = 92/4704
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/1176

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