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Subtract 8/21 from 3/98

3/98 - 8/21 is -103/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    8/21 = 8 × 14/21 × 14 = 112/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/294 - 112/294 = 9 - 112/294 = -103/294

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