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Subtract 1/98 from 14/25

14/25 - 1/98 is 1347/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    14/25 = 14 × 98/25 × 98 = 1372/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1372/2450 - 25/2450 = 1372 - 25/2450 = 1347/2450

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