Subtract 72/24 from 1/98
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 3 0/24
1/98 - 72/24 is -293/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
1/98 = 1 × 12/98 × 12 = 12/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
72/24 = 72 × 49/24 × 49 = 3528/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/1176 - 3528/1176 = 12 - 3528/1176 = -3516/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/98
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/98-72/24 1/98-72/48 3/98-72/24 5/98-72/24 7/98-72/24