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Subtract 25/14 from 1/98

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 11/14

1/98 - 25/14 is -87/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    25/14 = 25 × 7/14 × 7 = 175/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1/98 - 175/98 = 1 - 175/98 = -174/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/49

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