Subtract 45/24 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 1 21/24
98/20 - 45/24 is 121/40.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/120 - 225/120 = 588 - 225/120 = 363/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/40
- In mixed form: 31/40
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