Subtract 98/21 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 4 14/21
20/2 - 98/21 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
20/2 = 20 × 21/2 × 21 = 420/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/42 - 196/42 = 420 - 196/42 = 224/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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