Subtract 4/30 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 4/30
98/24 - 4/30 is 79/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/120 - 16/120 = 490 - 16/120 = 474/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/20
- In mixed form: 319/20
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