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Subtract 98/6 from 42/12

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 16 2/6

42/12 - 98/6 is -77/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    98/6 = 98 × 2/6 × 2 = 196/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/12 - 196/12 = 42 - 196/12 = -154/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/6

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