Subtract 9/28 from 98/42
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 9/28
98/42 - 9/28 is 169/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
98/42 = 98 × 2/42 × 2 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 27/84 = 196 - 27/84 = 169/84 - In mixed form: 21/84
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