Subtract 12/8 from 14/98, Solve 14/98

Subtract 12/8 from 14/98

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

14/98 - 12/8 is -19/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392
Subtract the two like fractions:
56/392 - 588/392 = 56 - 588/392 = -532/392
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14

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