Subtract 98/16 from 24/63
1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 6 2/16
24/63 - 98/16 is -965/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
24/63 = 24 × 16/63 × 16 = 384/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
98/16 = 98 × 63/16 × 63 = 6174/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/1008 - 6174/1008 = 384 - 6174/1008 = -5790/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -965/168
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