Subtract 6/96 from 7/98, Solve 7/98

Subtract 6/96 from 7/98

7/98 - 6/96 is 1/112.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 48/98 × 48 = 336/4704
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
6/96 = 6 × 49/96 × 49 = 294/4704
Subtract the two like fractions:
336/4704 - 294/4704 = 336 - 294/4704 = 42/4704
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/112

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