Subtract 70/98 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 70/98
40/24 - 70/98 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
40/24 = 40 × 49/24 × 49 = 1960/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
70/98 = 70 × 12/98 × 12 = 840/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1176 - 840/1176 = 1960 - 840/1176 = 1120/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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