Subtract 84/98 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 84/98
7/2 - 84/98 is 37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
7/2 = 7 × 49/2 × 49 = 343/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
84/98 = 84 × 1/98 × 1 = 84/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/98 - 84/98 = 343 - 84/98 = 259/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
- In mixed form: 29/14
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