Subtract 21/3 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 7 0/3
6/98 - 21/3 is -340/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
21/3 = 21 × 98/3 × 98 = 2058/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/294 - 2058/294 = 18 - 2058/294 = -2040/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -340/49
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