Subtract 21/24 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 21/24
98/5 - 21/24 is 749/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
98/5 = 98 × 24/5 × 24 = 2352/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/120 - 105/120 = 2352 - 105/120 = 2247/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 749/40
- In mixed form: 1829/40
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