Subtract 24/18 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 1 6/18
6/98 - 24/18 is -187/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
24/18 = 24 × 49/18 × 49 = 1176/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/882 - 1176/882 = 54 - 1176/882 = -1122/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/147
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