Subtract 24/98 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 24/98
30/15 - 24/98 is 86/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
30/15 = 30 × 98/15 × 98 = 2940/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1470 - 360/1470 = 2940 - 360/1470 = 2580/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/49
- In mixed form: 137/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/15-24/98 30/15-48/98 90/15-24/98 30/15-72/98 30/45-24/98 30/75-24/98