Subtract 7/98 from 5/6
5/6 - 7/98 is 16/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
5/6 = 5 × 49/6 × 49 = 245/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/294 - 21/294 = 245 - 21/294 = 224/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21
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