Subtract 84/6 from 10/98
1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 14 0/6
10/98 - 84/6 is -681/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
84/6 = 84 × 49/6 × 49 = 4116/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/294 - 4116/294 = 30 - 4116/294 = -4086/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -681/49
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