Subtract 98/12 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 8 2/12
42/21 - 98/12 is -37/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
42/21 = 42 × 4/21 × 4 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
98/12 = 98 × 7/12 × 7 = 686/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 686/84 = 168 - 686/84 = -518/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/6
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