Subtract 5/98 from 3/24
3/24 - 5/98 is 29/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
3/24 = 3 × 49/24 × 49 = 147/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
5/98 = 5 × 12/98 × 12 = 60/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/1176 - 60/1176 = 147 - 60/1176 = 87/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/392
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