Subtract 14/24 from 72/98
72/98 - 14/24 is 89/588.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 12/98 × 12 = 864/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
14/24 = 14 × 49/24 × 49 = 686/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1176 - 686/1176 = 864 - 686/1176 = 178/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/588
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/98-28/24 72/98-14/48 72/98-42/24 72/98-14/72 72/98-70/24 72/98-98/24