Answers

Subtract 81/56 from 84/98

1^st number: 84/98, 2^nd number: 1 25/56

84/98 - 81/56 is -33/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   84/98 = 84 × 4/98 × 4 = 336/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   81/56 = 81 × 7/56 × 7 = 567/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/392 - 567/392 = 336 - 567/392 = -231/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/56

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

Subtract Fractions Calculator