Subtract 98/45 from 25/24
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2 8/45
25/24 - 98/45 is -409/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
25/24 = 25 × 15/24 × 15 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/360 - 784/360 = 375 - 784/360 = -409/360
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