Subtract 10/98 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 10/98
36/14 - 10/98 is 121/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
36/14 = 36 × 7/14 × 7 = 252/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
10/98 = 10 × 1/98 × 1 = 10/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/98 - 10/98 = 252 - 10/98 = 242/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/49
- In mixed form: 223/49
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