Subtract 98/3 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 32 2/3
7/6 - 98/3 is -63/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
7/6 = 7 × 1/6 × 1 = 7/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
98/3 = 98 × 2/3 × 2 = 196/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/6 - 196/6 = 7 - 196/6 = -189/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/2
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