Subtract 45/98 from 6/21
6/21 - 45/98 is -17/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
6/21 = 6 × 14/21 × 14 = 84/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/294 - 135/294 = 84 - 135/294 = -51/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/98
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