Subtract 4/24 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 4/24
98/21 - 4/24 is 9/2.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/168 - 28/168 = 784 - 28/168 = 756/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
- In mixed form: 41/2
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