Subtract 3/24 from 98/36
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 3/24
98/36 - 3/24 is 187/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
98/36 = 98 × 2/36 × 2 = 196/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/72 - 9/72 = 196 - 9/72 = 187/72 - In mixed form: 243/72
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