Subtract 24/75 from 6/98
6/98 - 24/75 is -317/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
6/98 = 6 × 75/98 × 75 = 450/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
24/75 = 24 × 98/75 × 98 = 2352/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/7350 - 2352/7350 = 450 - 2352/7350 = -1902/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -317/1225
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