Subtract 42/20 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 2 2/20
6/98 - 42/20 is -999/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
6/98 = 6 × 10/98 × 10 = 60/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/980 - 2058/980 = 60 - 2058/980 = -1998/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -999/490
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