Subtract 60/45 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 1 15/45
98/24 - 60/45 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
98/24 = 98 × 15/24 × 15 = 1470/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/360 - 480/360 = 1470 - 480/360 = 990/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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