Subtract 6/96 from 6/98
6/98 - 6/96 is -1/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/96 = 6 × 49/96 × 49 = 294/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/4704 - 294/4704 = 288 - 294/4704 = -6/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/784
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