Subtract 42/98 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 42/98
21/3 - 42/98 is 46/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
21/3 = 21 × 98/3 × 98 = 2058/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/294 - 126/294 = 2058 - 126/294 = 1932/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/7
- In mixed form: 64/7
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