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Subtract 21/98 from 49/5

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 21/98

49/5 - 21/98 is 671/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    49/5 = 49 × 98/5 × 98 = 4802/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    21/98 = 21 × 5/98 × 5 = 105/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4802/490 - 105/490 = 4802 - 105/490 = 4697/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/70
  6. In mixed form: 941/70

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