Subtract 24/60 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 24/60
98/48 - 24/60 is 197/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
24/60 = 24 × 4/60 × 4 = 96/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/240 - 96/240 = 490 - 96/240 = 394/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/120
- In mixed form: 177/120
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