Subtract 27/24 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 1 3/24
98/20 - 27/24 is 151/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
98/20 = 98 × 6/20 × 6 = 588/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/120 - 135/120 = 588 - 135/120 = 453/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/40
- In mixed form: 331/40
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