Subtract 42/36 from 24/98
1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 1 6/36
24/98 - 42/36 is -271/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
24/98 = 24 × 18/98 × 18 = 432/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1764 - 2058/1764 = 432 - 2058/1764 = -1626/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/294
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