Subtract 2/98 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 2/98
28/14 - 2/98 is 97/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 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 98 × 1 = 98,
2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/98 - 2/98 = 196 - 2/98 = 194/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/49
- In mixed form: 148/49
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