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Subtract 8/14 from 2/98

2/98 - 8/14 is -27/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/98 - 56/98 = 2 - 56/98 = -54/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/49

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