Subtract 15/30 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 15/30
98/48 - 15/30 is 37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/240 - 120/240 = 490 - 120/240 = 370/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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