Subtract 20/98 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 20/98
9/6 - 20/98 is 127/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
9/6 = 9 × 49/6 × 49 = 441/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/294 - 60/294 = 441 - 60/294 = 381/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/98
- In mixed form: 129/98
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