Subtract 98/49 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 2 0/49
14/4 - 98/49 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
98/49 = 98 × 4/49 × 4 = 392/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/196 - 392/196 = 686 - 392/196 = 294/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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