Subtract 40/98 from 1/14
1/14 - 40/98 is -33/98.
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,
1/14 = 1 × 7/14 × 7 = 7/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
40/98 = 40 × 1/98 × 1 = 40/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/98 - 40/98 = 7 - 40/98 = -33/98
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