Subtract 8/84 from 10/98
10/98 - 8/84 is 1/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/588 - 56/588 = 60 - 56/588 = 4/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/147
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