Subtract 98/72 from 1/24
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 26/72
1/24 - 98/72 is -95/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/72 - 98/72 = 3 - 98/72 = -95/72
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