Subtract 9/56 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 9/56
98/21 - 9/56 is 757/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
98/21 = 98 × 8/21 × 8 = 784/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/168 - 27/168 = 784 - 27/168 = 757/168 - In mixed form: 485/168
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