Subtract 24/30 from 8/98
8/98 - 24/30 is -176/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/1470 - 1176/1470 = 120 - 1176/1470 = -1056/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/245
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