Subtract 24/60 from 98/36
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 24/60
98/36 - 24/60 is 209/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/180 - 72/180 = 490 - 72/180 = 418/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/90
- In mixed form: 229/90
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