Answers

Subtract 84/49 from 14/98

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

14/98 - 84/49 is -11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   14/98 = 14 × 1/98 × 1 = 14/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   84/49 = 84 × 2/49 × 2 = 168/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/98 - 168/98 = 14 - 168/98 = -154/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/7

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