Subtract 10/90 from 24/98
24/98 - 10/90 is 59/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
10/90 = 10 × 49/90 × 49 = 490/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/4410 - 490/4410 = 1080 - 490/4410 = 590/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/441
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