Subtract 21/98 from 2/24
2/24 - 21/98 is -11/84.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
21/98 = 21 × 12/98 × 12 = 252/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1176 - 252/1176 = 98 - 252/1176 = -154/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/84
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