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Subtract 7/64 from 24/98

24/98 - 7/64 is 425/3136.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    24/98 = 24 × 32/98 × 32 = 768/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    7/64 = 7 × 49/64 × 49 = 343/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/3136 - 343/3136 = 768 - 343/3136 = 425/3136

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