Subtract 28/40 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 28/40
98/48 - 28/40 is 161/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 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 40 × 6 = 240,
28/40 = 28 × 6/40 × 6 = 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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