Subtract 36/6 from 8/98
1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 6 0/6
8/98 - 36/6 is -290/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
36/6 = 36 × 49/6 × 49 = 1764/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/294 - 1764/294 = 24 - 1764/294 = -1740/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -290/49
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