Subtract 49/63 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 49/63
98/24 - 49/63 is 119/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
98/24 = 98 × 21/24 × 21 = 2058/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/504 - 392/504 = 2058 - 392/504 = 1666/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/36
- In mixed form: 311/36
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