Subtract 98/96 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 2/96
24/14 - 98/96 is 233/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
24/14 = 24 × 48/14 × 48 = 1152/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/672 - 686/672 = 1152 - 686/672 = 466/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/336
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/14-98/96 24/28-98/96 72/14-98/96 24/42-98/96 24/70-98/96 24/98-98/96