Subtract 98/42 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 2 14/42
84/24 - 98/42 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
98/42 = 98 × 4/42 × 4 = 392/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/168 - 392/168 = 588 - 392/168 = 196/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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