Subtract 98/64 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 1 34/64
98/24 - 98/64 is 245/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
98/24 = 98 × 8/24 × 8 = 784/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
98/64 = 98 × 3/64 × 3 = 294/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/192 - 294/192 = 784 - 294/192 = 490/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/96
- In mixed form: 253/96
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