Subtract 84/6 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 14 0/6
3/98 - 84/6 is -1369/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
84/6 = 84 × 49/6 × 49 = 4116/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/294 - 4116/294 = 9 - 4116/294 = -4107/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1369/98
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