Subtract 42/98 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 42/98
5/2 - 42/98 is 29/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
5/2 = 5 × 49/2 × 49 = 245/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/98 - 42/98 = 245 - 42/98 = 203/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
- In mixed form: 21/14
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