Subtract 40/18 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 2 4/18
98/24 - 40/18 is 67/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/72 - 160/72 = 294 - 160/72 = 134/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/36
- In mixed form: 131/36
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