Subtract 63/4 from 24/98
1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 15 3/4
24/98 - 63/4 is -3039/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
24/98 = 24 × 2/98 × 2 = 48/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/196 - 3087/196 = 48 - 3087/196 = -3039/196
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