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Subtract 48/24 from 6/98

1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 2 0/24

6/98 - 48/24 is -95/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    6/98 = 6 × 12/98 × 12 = 72/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    48/24 = 48 × 49/24 × 49 = 2352/1176
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/1176 - 2352/1176 = 72 - 2352/1176 = -2280/1176
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/49

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