Answers

Subtract 42/4 from 6/98

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

6/98 - 42/4 is -1023/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/196 - 2058/196 = 12 - 2058/196 = -2046/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1023/98

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