Subtract 24/4 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 6 0/4
2/98 - 24/4 is -293/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
24/4 = 24 × 49/4 × 49 = 1176/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/196 - 1176/196 = 4 - 1176/196 = -1172/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/49
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