Subtract 14/18 from 5/98
5/98 - 14/18 is -641/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
14/18 = 14 × 49/18 × 49 = 686/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/882 - 686/882 = 45 - 686/882 = -641/882
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