Subtract 15/24 from 4/98
4/98 - 15/24 is -229/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
4/98 = 4 × 12/98 × 12 = 48/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1176 - 735/1176 = 48 - 735/1176 = -687/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/392
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