Subtract 98/40 from 7/24
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 2 18/40
7/24 - 98/40 is -259/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/120 - 294/120 = 35 - 294/120 = -259/120
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