Subtract 70/98 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 70/98
98/6 - 70/98 is 328/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
98/6 = 98 × 49/6 × 49 = 4802/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/294 - 210/294 = 4802 - 210/294 = 4592/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/21
- In mixed form: 1513/21
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