Subtract 1/35 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 1/35
98/24 - 1/35 is 1703/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/840 - 24/840 = 3430 - 24/840 = 3406/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1703/420
- In mixed form: 423/420
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