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Subtract 3/98 from 5/24

5/24 - 3/98 is 209/1176.

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,
    5/24 = 5 × 49/24 × 49 = 245/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    3/98 = 3 × 12/98 × 12 = 36/1176
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/1176 - 36/1176 = 245 - 36/1176 = 209/1176

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