Subtract 2/98 from 42/36
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 2/98
42/36 - 2/98 is 337/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/1764 - 36/1764 = 2058 - 36/1764 = 2022/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/294
- In mixed form: 143/294
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