Subtract 24/56 from 6/98
6/98 - 24/56 is -18/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
6/98 = 6 × 4/98 × 4 = 24/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
24/56 = 24 × 7/56 × 7 = 168/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/392 - 168/392 = 24 - 168/392 = -144/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/49
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