Subtract 42/21 from 12/98
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 2 0/21
12/98 - 42/21 is -92/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
42/21 = 42 × 14/21 × 14 = 588/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/294 - 588/294 = 36 - 588/294 = -552/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/49
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