Subtract 27/48 from 98/42
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 27/48
98/42 - 27/48 is 85/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
98/42 = 98 × 8/42 × 8 = 784/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/336 - 189/336 = 784 - 189/336 = 595/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/48
- In mixed form: 137/48
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