Subtract 42/98 from 21/35
21/35 - 42/98 is 6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
21/35 = 21 × 14/35 × 14 = 294/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/490 - 210/490 = 294 - 210/490 = 84/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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