Subtract 98/24 from 2/20, Solve 2/20

Subtract 98/24 from 2/20

1^st number: 2/20, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

2/20 - 98/24 is -239/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
2/20 = 2 × 6/20 × 6 = 12/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/120 - 490/120 = 12 - 490/120 = -478/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/60

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