Subtract 98/50 from 2/14, Solve 2/14

Subtract 98/50 from 2/14

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

2/14 - 98/50 is -318/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
98/50 = 98 × 7/50 × 7 = 686/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/350 - 686/350 = 50 - 686/350 = -636/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -318/175

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