Subtract 84/98 from 7/8
7/8 - 84/98 is 1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
84/98 = 84 × 4/98 × 4 = 336/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/392 - 336/392 = 343 - 336/392 = 7/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/56
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