Subtract 18/98 from 24/80
24/80 - 18/98 is 57/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
24/80 = 24 × 49/80 × 49 = 1176/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
18/98 = 18 × 40/98 × 40 = 720/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/3920 - 720/3920 = 1176 - 720/3920 = 456/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/490
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