Subtract 1/54 from 21/98
21/98 - 1/54 is 37/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
21/98 = 21 × 27/98 × 27 = 567/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
1/54 = 1 × 49/54 × 49 = 49/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/2646 - 49/2646 = 567 - 49/2646 = 518/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/189
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