Subtract 3/8 from 84/98
84/98 - 3/8 is 27/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
84/98 = 84 × 4/98 × 4 = 336/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/392 - 147/392 = 336 - 147/392 = 189/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/56
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