Subtract 6/42 from 98/40
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 6/42
98/40 - 6/42 is 323/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
98/40 = 98 × 21/40 × 21 = 2058/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
6/42 = 6 × 20/42 × 20 = 120/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/840 - 120/840 = 2058 - 120/840 = 1938/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/140
- In mixed form: 243/140
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