Subtract 36/8 from 98/84
1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 4 4/8
98/84 - 36/8 is -10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
98/84 = 98 × 2/84 × 2 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/168 - 756/168 = 196 - 756/168 = -560/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3
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