Subtract 84/49 from 14/28
1st number: 14/28, 2nd number: 1 35/49
14/28 - 84/49 is -17/14.
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,
84/49 = 84 × 4/49 × 4 = 336/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/196 - 336/196 = 98 - 336/196 = -238/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14
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