Subtract 18/36 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 18/36
98/4 - 18/36 is 24/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
98/4 = 98 × 9/4 × 9 = 882/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
18/36 = 18 × 1/36 × 1 = 18/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/36 - 18/36 = 882 - 18/36 = 864/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/1
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