Subtract 2/98 from 18/24
18/24 - 2/98 is 143/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
18/24 = 18 × 49/24 × 49 = 882/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1176 - 24/1176 = 882 - 24/1176 = 858/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/196
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