Subtract 5/48 from 7/98
7/98 - 5/48 is -11/336.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 24/98 × 24 = 168/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
5/48 = 5 × 49/48 × 49 = 245/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/2352 - 245/2352 = 168 - 245/2352 = -77/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/336
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