Subtract 5/24 from 42/98
42/98 - 5/24 is 37/168.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 12/98 × 12 = 504/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
5/24 = 5 × 49/24 × 49 = 245/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/1176 - 245/1176 = 504 - 245/1176 = 259/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/168
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