Subtract 6/49 from 14/28
14/28 - 6/49 is 37/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
14/28 = 14 × 7/28 × 7 = 98/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
6/49 = 6 × 4/49 × 4 = 24/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/196 - 24/196 = 98 - 24/196 = 74/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/98
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