Subtract 6/48 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 6/48
98/21 - 6/48 is 109/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
98/21 = 98 × 16/21 × 16 = 1568/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/336 - 42/336 = 1568 - 42/336 = 1526/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/24
- In mixed form: 413/24
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