Subtract 4/98 from 7/24
7/24 - 4/98 is 295/1176.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
4/98 = 4 × 12/98 × 12 = 48/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/1176 - 48/1176 = 343 - 48/1176 = 295/1176
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