Subtract 98/21 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 4 14/21
84/4 - 98/21 is 49/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
84/4 = 84 × 21/4 × 21 = 1764/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
98/21 = 98 × 4/21 × 4 = 392/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/84 - 392/84 = 1764 - 392/84 = 1372/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
- In mixed form: 161/3
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