Subtract 6/98 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 6/98
7/4 - 6/98 is 331/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
7/4 = 7 × 49/4 × 49 = 343/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/196 - 12/196 = 343 - 12/196 = 331/196 - In mixed form: 1135/196
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