Subtract 28/80 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 28/80
98/48 - 28/80 is 203/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/240 - 84/240 = 490 - 84/240 = 406/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/120
- In mixed form: 183/120
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