Subtract 40/98 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 40/98
21/6 - 40/98 is 303/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
21/6 = 21 × 49/6 × 49 = 1029/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/294 - 120/294 = 1029 - 120/294 = 909/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 303/98
- In mixed form: 39/98
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