Subtract 35/98 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 35/98
42/21 - 35/98 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
42/21 = 42 × 14/21 × 14 = 588/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
35/98 = 35 × 3/98 × 3 = 105/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/294 - 105/294 = 588 - 105/294 = 483/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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