Subtract 98/24 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 4 2/24
25/15 - 98/24 is -29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 490/120 = 200 - 490/120 = -290/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12
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