Subtract 98/48 from 80/84
1st number: 80/84, 2nd number: 2 2/48
80/84 - 98/48 is -61/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
80/84 = 80 × 4/84 × 4 = 320/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/336 - 686/336 = 320 - 686/336 = -366/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/56
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