Subtract 56/64 from 24/98
24/98 - 56/64 is -247/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
24/98 = 24 × 32/98 × 32 = 768/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
56/64 = 56 × 49/64 × 49 = 2744/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/3136 - 2744/3136 = 768 - 2744/3136 = -1976/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/392
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