Subtract 80/98 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 80/98
60/36 - 80/98 is 125/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
60/36 = 60 × 49/36 × 49 = 2940/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
80/98 = 80 × 18/98 × 18 = 1440/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1764 - 1440/1764 = 2940 - 1440/1764 = 1500/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/147
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