Subtract 4/98 from 1/84
1/84 - 4/98 is -17/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
1/84 = 1 × 7/84 × 7 = 7/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/588 - 24/588 = 7 - 24/588 = -17/588
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/84-4/98 1/84-8/98 3/84-4/98 1/84-12/98 5/84-4/98 1/84-20/98 7/84-4/98 1/84-28/98