Subtract 14/49 from 3/28
3/28 - 14/49 is -5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
3/28 = 3 × 7/28 × 7 = 21/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
14/49 = 14 × 4/49 × 4 = 56/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/196 - 56/196 = 21 - 56/196 = -35/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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