Subtract 42/98 from 1/3
1/3 - 42/98 is -2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
1/3 = 1 × 98/3 × 98 = 98/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/294 - 126/294 = 98 - 126/294 = -28/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21
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