Subtract 18/70 from 24/98
24/98 - 18/70 is -3/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
24/98 = 24 × 5/98 × 5 = 120/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
18/70 = 18 × 7/70 × 7 = 126/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/490 - 126/490 = 120 - 126/490 = -6/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/245
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