Subtract 3/42 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 3/42
98/48 - 3/42 is 331/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/336 - 24/336 = 686 - 24/336 = 662/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/168
- In mixed form: 1163/168
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