Subtract 24/49 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 24/49
98/20 - 24/49 is 2161/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
98/20 = 98 × 49/20 × 49 = 4802/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
24/49 = 24 × 20/49 × 20 = 480/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/980 - 480/980 = 4802 - 480/980 = 4322/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2161/490
- In mixed form: 4201/490
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