Subtract 98/96 from 90/48
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 1 2/96
90/48 - 98/96 is 41/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
90/48 = 90 × 2/48 × 2 = 180/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/96 - 98/96 = 180 - 98/96 = 82/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/48
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