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Subtract 30/14 from 2/98

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 2 2/14

2/98 - 30/14 is -104/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    30/14 = 30 × 7/14 × 7 = 210/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/98 - 210/98 = 2 - 210/98 = -208/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -104/49

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