Subtract 81/98 from 24/28
24/28 - 81/98 is 3/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
81/98 = 81 × 2/98 × 2 = 162/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/196 - 162/196 = 168 - 162/196 = 6/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/98
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