Subtract 7/48 from 60/98
60/98 - 7/48 is 1097/2352.
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,
60/98 = 60 × 24/98 × 24 = 1440/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/2352 - 343/2352 = 1440 - 343/2352 = 1097/2352
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