Subtract 15/24 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 15/24
98/21 - 15/24 is 97/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
98/21 = 98 × 8/21 × 8 = 784/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/168 - 105/168 = 784 - 105/168 = 679/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/24
- In mixed form: 41/24
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