Subtract 9/35 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 9/35
98/4 - 9/35 is 1697/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
98/4 = 98 × 35/4 × 35 = 3430/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/140 - 36/140 = 3430 - 36/140 = 3394/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1697/70
- In mixed form: 2417/70
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