Subtract 21/7 from 98/18
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 3 0/7
98/18 - 21/7 is 22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
98/18 = 98 × 7/18 × 7 = 686/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
21/7 = 21 × 18/7 × 18 = 378/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/126 - 378/126 = 686 - 378/126 = 308/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
- In mixed form: 24/9
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