Subtract 24/56 from 3/98
3/98 - 24/56 is -39/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
24/56 = 24 × 7/56 × 7 = 168/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/392 - 168/392 = 12 - 168/392 = -156/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/98
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/98-24/56 3/98-48/56 9/98-24/56 3/98-72/56 15/98-24/56 21/98-24/56