Subtract 5/98 from 6/24
6/24 - 5/98 is 39/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
6/24 = 6 × 49/24 × 49 = 294/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
5/98 = 5 × 12/98 × 12 = 60/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/1176 - 60/1176 = 294 - 60/1176 = 234/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/196
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