Subtract 98/96 from 21/42
1st number: 21/42, 2nd number: 1 2/96
21/42 - 98/96 is -25/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
21/42 = 21 × 16/42 × 16 = 336/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/672 - 686/672 = 336 - 686/672 = -350/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/48
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