Answers

Subtract 1/24 from 1/98

1/98 - 1/24 is -37/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   1/98 = 1 × 12/98 × 12 = 12/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   1/24 = 1 × 49/24 × 49 = 49/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/1176 - 49/1176 = 12 - 49/1176 = -37/1176

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ²/₉₈-¹/₂₄ ¹/₉₈-²/₂₄ ¹/₉₈-¹/₄₈ ³/₉₈-¹/₂₄ ¹/₉₈-³/₂₄ ¹/₉₈-¹/₇₂ ⁵/₉₈-¹/₂₄ ¹/₉₈-⁵/₂₄ ⁷/₉₈-¹/₂₄ ¹/₉₈-⁷/₂₄

Subtract Fractions Calculator