Subtract 2/36 from 98/48, Solve 2 2/48

Subtract 2/36 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 2/36

98/48 - 2/36 is 143/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
294/144 - 8/144 = 294 - 8/144 = 286/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72

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