Subtract 14/15 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 14/15
98/24 - 14/15 is 63/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/120 - 112/120 = 490 - 112/120 = 378/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
- In mixed form: 33/20
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