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Subtract 5/98 from 42/6

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 5/98

42/6 - 5/98 is 681/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2058/294 - 15/294 = 2058 - 15/294 = 2043/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 681/98
  6. In mixed form: 693/98

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