Subtract 21/98 from 2/3
2/3 - 21/98 is 19/42.
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,
2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/294 - 63/294 = 196 - 63/294 = 133/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42
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