Subtract 63/98 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 63/98
42/4 - 63/98 is 69/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
63/98 = 63 × 2/98 × 2 = 126/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/196 - 126/196 = 2058 - 126/196 = 1932/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/7
- In mixed form: 96/7
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