Subtract 98/96 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 1 2/96
56/24 - 98/96 is 21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
56/24 = 56 × 4/24 × 4 = 224/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/96 - 98/96 = 224 - 98/96 = 126/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
- In mixed form: 15/16
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