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Subtract 56/98 from 30/14

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 56/98

30/14 - 56/98 is 11/7.

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,
    30/14 = 30 × 7/14 × 7 = 210/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    56/98 = 56 × 1/98 × 1 = 56/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/98 - 56/98 = 210 - 56/98 = 154/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
  6. In mixed form: 14/7

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