Subtract 54/48 from 7/98
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 6/48
7/98 - 54/48 is -59/56.
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,
54/48 = 54 × 49/48 × 49 = 2646/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/2352 - 2646/2352 = 168 - 2646/2352 = -2478/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/56
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