Subtract 21/18 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 21/18 from 6/98

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

6/98 - 21/18 is -325/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
21/18 = 21 × 49/18 × 49 = 1029/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
54/882 - 1029/882 = 54 - 1029/882 = -975/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -325/294

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