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Subtract 10/98 from 14/36

14/36 - 10/98 is 253/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    14/36 = 14 × 49/36 × 49 = 686/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    10/98 = 10 × 18/98 × 18 = 180/1764
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/1764 - 180/1764 = 686 - 180/1764 = 506/1764
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/882

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