Subtract 98/35 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 2 28/35
30/24 - 98/35 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
30/24 = 30 × 35/24 × 35 = 1050/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
98/35 = 98 × 24/35 × 24 = 2352/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/840 - 2352/840 = 1050 - 2352/840 = -1302/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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