Subtract 10/54 from 24/98
24/98 - 10/54 is 79/1323.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
24/98 = 24 × 27/98 × 27 = 648/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/2646 - 490/2646 = 648 - 490/2646 = 158/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/1323
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