Subtract 98/64 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 1 34/64
28/24 - 98/64 is -35/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
28/24 = 28 × 8/24 × 8 = 224/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
98/64 = 98 × 3/64 × 3 = 294/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/192 - 294/192 = 224 - 294/192 = -70/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/96
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