Subtract 42/56 from 36/98
36/98 - 42/56 is -75/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
36/98 = 36 × 4/98 × 4 = 144/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/392 - 294/392 = 144 - 294/392 = -150/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/196
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