Subtract 10/21 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 10/21
98/45 - 10/21 is 536/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
10/21 = 10 × 15/21 × 15 = 150/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/315 - 150/315 = 686 - 150/315 = 536/315 - In mixed form: 1221/315
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