Subtract 50/20 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 2 10/20
98/48 - 50/20 is -11/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 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 20 × 12 = 240,
50/20 = 50 × 12/20 × 12 = 600/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/240 - 600/240 = 490 - 600/240 = -110/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/24
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