Subtract 56/4 from 2/98, Solve 2/98

Subtract 56/4 from 2/98

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

2/98 - 56/4 is -685/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
56/4 = 56 × 49/4 × 49 = 2744/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
4/196 - 2744/196 = 4 - 2744/196 = -2740/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -685/49

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