Subtract 5/14 from 20/98
20/98 - 5/14 is -15/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
20/98 = 20 × 1/98 × 1 = 20/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/98 - 35/98 = 20 - 35/98 = -15/98
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