Subtract 7/24 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 7/24
98/21 - 7/24 is 35/8.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/168 - 49/168 = 784 - 49/168 = 735/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
- In mixed form: 43/8
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