Subtract 42/3 from 1/98, Solve 1/98

Subtract 42/3 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

1/98 - 42/3 is -1371/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
42/3 = 42 × 98/3 × 98 = 4116/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
3/294 - 4116/294 = 3 - 4116/294 = -4113/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1371/98

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