Answers

Subtract 49/98 from 21/14

1^st number: 1 7/14, 2^nd number: 49/98

21/14 - 49/98 is 1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   21/14 = 21 × 7/14 × 7 = 147/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   49/98 = 49 × 1/98 × 1 = 49/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/98 - 49/98 = 147 - 49/98 = 98/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1

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