Subtract 1/98 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1/98
14/4 - 1/98 is 171/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/196 - 2/196 = 686 - 2/196 = 684/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/49
- In mixed form: 324/49
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