Subtract 7/14 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 7/14
98/6 - 7/14 is 95/6.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/42 - 21/42 = 686 - 21/42 = 665/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/6
- In mixed form: 155/6
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