Subtract 2/7 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 2/7
98/24 - 2/7 is 319/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/168 - 48/168 = 686 - 48/168 = 638/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/84
- In mixed form: 367/84
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