Subtract 2/98 from 1/42
1/42 - 2/98 is 1/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
1/42 = 1 × 7/42 × 7 = 7/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/294 - 6/294 = 7 - 6/294 = 1/294
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