Subtract 10/98 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 10/98
14/4 - 10/98 is 333/98.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 2/98 × 2 = 20/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/196 - 20/196 = 686 - 20/196 = 666/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/98
- In mixed form: 339/98
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