Subtract 24/98 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 24/98
16/9 - 24/98 is 676/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
16/9 = 16 × 98/9 × 98 = 1568/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/882 - 216/882 = 1568 - 216/882 = 1352/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 676/441
- In mixed form: 1235/441
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