Subtract 32/98 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 32/98
42/18 - 32/98 is 295/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
42/18 = 42 × 49/18 × 49 = 2058/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
32/98 = 32 × 9/98 × 9 = 288/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/882 - 288/882 = 2058 - 288/882 = 1770/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/147
- In mixed form: 21/147
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