Subtract 24/48 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 24/48
98/6 - 24/48 is 95/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
98/6 = 98 × 8/6 × 8 = 784/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
24/48 = 24 × 1/48 × 1 = 24/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/48 - 24/48 = 784 - 24/48 = 760/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/6
- In mixed form: 155/6
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