Subtract 35/98 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 35/98
14/2 - 35/98 is 93/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
14/2 = 14 × 49/2 × 49 = 686/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
35/98 = 35 × 1/98 × 1 = 35/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/98 - 35/98 = 686 - 35/98 = 651/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/14
- In mixed form: 69/14
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