Subtract 60/90 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 60/90
98/4 - 60/90 is 143/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/180 - 120/180 = 4410 - 120/180 = 4290/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/6
- In mixed form: 235/6
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