Subtract 98/56 from 25/21
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 1 42/56
25/21 - 98/56 is -47/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
25/21 = 25 × 8/21 × 8 = 200/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
98/56 = 98 × 3/56 × 3 = 294/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/168 - 294/168 = 200 - 294/168 = -94/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/84
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