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Subtract 14/64 from 25/98

25/98 - 14/64 is 57/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    25/98 = 25 × 32/98 × 32 = 800/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    14/64 = 14 × 49/64 × 49 = 686/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/3136 - 686/3136 = 800 - 686/3136 = 114/3136
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/1568

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