Subtract 81/98 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 81/98
24/8 - 81/98 is 213/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
24/8 = 24 × 49/8 × 49 = 1176/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
81/98 = 81 × 4/98 × 4 = 324/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/392 - 324/392 = 1176 - 324/392 = 852/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/98
- In mixed form: 217/98
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