Subtract 6/24 from 98/42
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 6/24
98/42 - 6/24 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
98/42 = 98 × 4/42 × 4 = 392/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/168 - 42/168 = 392 - 42/168 = 350/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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