Subtract 7/21 from 98/2
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 7/21
98/2 - 7/21 is 146/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
98/2 = 98 × 21/2 × 21 = 2058/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/42 - 14/42 = 2058 - 14/42 = 2044/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/3
- In mixed form: 482/3
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