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Subtract 14/98 from 49/30

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 14/98

49/30 - 14/98 is 313/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    49/30 = 49 × 49/30 × 49 = 2401/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    14/98 = 14 × 15/98 × 15 = 210/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2401/1470 - 210/1470 = 2401 - 210/1470 = 2191/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/210
  6. In mixed form: 1103/210

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