Subtract 10/98 from 12/42
12/42 - 10/98 is 9/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
12/42 = 12 × 7/42 × 7 = 84/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/294 - 30/294 = 84 - 30/294 = 54/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/49
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