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Subtract 3/98 from 42/24

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/98

42/24 - 3/98 is 337/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    3/98 = 3 × 12/98 × 12 = 36/1176
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2058/1176 - 36/1176 = 2058 - 36/1176 = 2022/1176
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/196
  6. In mixed form: 1141/196

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