Subtract 1/48 from 90/98
90/98 - 1/48 is 2111/2352.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
90/98 = 90 × 24/98 × 24 = 2160/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/2352 - 49/2352 = 2160 - 49/2352 = 2111/2352
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