Subtract 14/20 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 14/20
98/48 - 14/20 is 161/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
14/20 = 14 × 12/20 × 12 = 168/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/240 - 168/240 = 490 - 168/240 = 322/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/120
- In mixed form: 141/120
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