Subtract 10/98 from 2/42, Solve 2/42

Subtract 10/98 from 2/42

2/42 - 10/98 is -8/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
2/42 = 2 × 7/42 × 7 = 14/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/294 - 30/294 = 14 - 30/294 = -16/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/147

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