Subtract 70/84 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 70/84
98/48 - 70/84 is 29/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 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 84 × 4 = 336,
70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/336 - 280/336 = 686 - 280/336 = 406/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
- In mixed form: 15/24
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