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Subtract 48/84 from 75/98

75/98 - 48/84 is 19/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    75/98 = 75 × 6/98 × 6 = 450/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    48/84 = 48 × 7/84 × 7 = 336/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/588 - 336/588 = 450 - 336/588 = 114/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/98

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