Subtract 10/24 from 98/35
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 10/24
98/35 - 10/24 is 143/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
98/35 = 98 × 24/35 × 24 = 2352/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/840 - 350/840 = 2352 - 350/840 = 2002/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/60
- In mixed form: 223/60
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