Subtract 6/42 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 6/42
98/4 - 6/42 is 341/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
98/4 = 98 × 21/4 × 21 = 2058/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
6/42 = 6 × 2/42 × 2 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/84 - 12/84 = 2058 - 12/84 = 2046/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/14
- In mixed form: 245/14
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