Subtract 14/49 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 14/49
28/14 - 14/49 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
28/14 = 28 × 7/14 × 7 = 196/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
14/49 = 14 × 2/49 × 2 = 28/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/98 - 28/98 = 196 - 28/98 = 168/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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