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Subtract 9/4 from 42/98

1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 2 1/4

42/98 - 9/4 is -51/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/196 - 441/196 = 84 - 441/196 = -357/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/28

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