Subtract 3/48 from 98/84
1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 3/48
98/84 - 3/48 is 53/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
98/84 = 98 × 4/84 × 4 = 392/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/336 - 21/336 = 392 - 21/336 = 371/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/48
- In mixed form: 15/48
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