Subtract 60/98 from 90/48
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 60/98
90/48 - 60/98 is 495/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
90/48 = 90 × 49/48 × 49 = 4410/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
60/98 = 60 × 24/98 × 24 = 1440/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/2352 - 1440/2352 = 4410 - 1440/2352 = 2970/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 495/392
- In mixed form: 1103/392
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