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Subtract 70/30 from 14/98

1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 2 10/30

14/98 - 70/30 is -46/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    14/98 = 14 × 15/98 × 15 = 210/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    70/30 = 70 × 49/30 × 49 = 3430/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/1470 - 3430/1470 = 210 - 3430/1470 = -3220/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/21

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