Subtract 98/21 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 4 14/21
30/14 - 98/21 is -53/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/42 - 196/42 = 90 - 196/42 = -106/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/21
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