Subtract 40/98 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 40/98
42/6 - 40/98 is 323/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/294 - 120/294 = 2058 - 120/294 = 1938/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/49
- In mixed form: 629/49
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