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Subtract 98/84 from 90/2

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 1 14/84

90/2 - 98/84 is 263/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    90/2 = 90 × 42/2 × 42 = 3780/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    98/84 = 98 × 1/84 × 1 = 98/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3780/84 - 98/84 = 3780 - 98/84 = 3682/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/6
  6. In mixed form: 435/6

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