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Subtract 96/24 from 3/98

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 4 0/24

3/98 - 96/24 is -389/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    3/98 = 3 × 12/98 × 12 = 36/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    96/24 = 96 × 49/24 × 49 = 4704/1176
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/1176 - 4704/1176 = 36 - 4704/1176 = -4668/1176
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -389/98

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