Subtract 20/36 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 20/36
98/21 - 20/36 is 37/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
98/21 = 98 × 12/21 × 12 = 1176/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/252 - 140/252 = 1176 - 140/252 = 1036/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/9
- In mixed form: 41/9
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