Subtract 10/14 from 2/98
2/98 - 10/14 is -34/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
10/14 = 10 × 7/14 × 7 = 70/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/98 - 70/98 = 2 - 70/98 = -68/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/49
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