Subtract 1/98 from 14/21
14/21 - 1/98 is 193/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
14/21 = 14 × 14/21 × 14 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/294 - 3/294 = 196 - 3/294 = 193/294
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