Subtract 2/14 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 2/14
98/6 - 2/14 is 340/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
98/6 = 98 × 7/6 × 7 = 686/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/42 - 6/42 = 686 - 6/42 = 680/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 340/21
- In mixed form: 164/21
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