Subtract 2/98 from 8/24
8/24 - 2/98 is 46/147.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 49/24 × 49 = 392/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/1176 - 24/1176 = 392 - 24/1176 = 368/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/147
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