Subtract 20/60 from 98/42
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 20/60
98/42 - 20/60 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
98/42 = 98 × 10/42 × 10 = 980/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
20/60 = 20 × 7/60 × 7 = 140/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/420 - 140/420 = 980 - 140/420 = 840/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/42-40/60 98/84-20/60