Subtract 98/54 from 42/98
1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 1 44/54
42/98 - 98/54 is -262/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
98/54 = 98 × 49/54 × 49 = 4802/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/2646 - 4802/2646 = 1134 - 4802/2646 = -3668/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -262/189
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