Subtract 72/24 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 3 0/24
6/98 - 72/24 is -144/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
6/98 = 6 × 12/98 × 12 = 72/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
72/24 = 72 × 49/24 × 49 = 3528/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/1176 - 3528/1176 = 72 - 3528/1176 = -3456/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -144/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/98-72/24 6/98-72/48 18/98-72/24 30/98-72/24 42/98-72/24