Subtract 14/28 from 20/98
20/98 - 14/28 is -29/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
14/28 = 14 × 7/28 × 7 = 98/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/196 - 98/196 = 40 - 98/196 = -58/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/98
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