Subtract 30/24 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 6/24
2/98 - 30/24 is -241/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
30/24 = 30 × 49/24 × 49 = 1470/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/1176 - 1470/1176 = 24 - 1470/1176 = -1446/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/196
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