Subtract 21/98 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 21/98
60/6 - 21/98 is 137/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
60/6 = 60 × 49/6 × 49 = 2940/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/294 - 63/294 = 2940 - 63/294 = 2877/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/14
- In mixed form: 911/14
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