Subtract 8/7 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 1 1/7
6/98 - 8/7 is -53/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
6/98 = 6 × 1/98 × 1 = 6/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
8/7 = 8 × 14/7 × 14 = 112/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/98 - 112/98 = 6 - 112/98 = -106/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/49
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