Subtract 50/98 from 2/14
2/14 - 50/98 is -18/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
2/14 = 2 × 7/14 × 7 = 14/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/98 - 50/98 = 14 - 50/98 = -36/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/49
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