Subtract 18/56 from 42/98
42/98 - 18/56 is 3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
42/98 = 42 × 4/98 × 4 = 168/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
18/56 = 18 × 7/56 × 7 = 126/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/392 - 126/392 = 168 - 126/392 = 42/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28
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