Subtract 56/70 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 56/70
98/24 - 56/70 is 197/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/840 - 672/840 = 3430 - 672/840 = 2758/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/60
- In mixed form: 317/60
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