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Subtract 5/24 from 4/98

4/98 - 5/24 is -197/1176.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 12/98 × 12 = 48/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    5/24 = 5 × 49/24 × 49 = 245/1176
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/1176 - 245/1176 = 48 - 245/1176 = -197/1176

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