Subtract 7/24 from 49/98
49/98 - 7/24 is 5/24.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 12/98 × 12 = 588/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/1176 - 343/1176 = 588 - 343/1176 = 245/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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