Subtract 5/98 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 5/98
42/20 - 5/98 is 502/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/980 - 50/980 = 2058 - 50/980 = 2008/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 502/245
- In mixed form: 212/245
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