Subtract 14/21 from 49/98
49/98 - 14/21 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
49/98 = 49 × 3/98 × 3 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
14/21 = 14 × 14/21 × 14 = 196/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/294 - 196/294 = 147 - 196/294 = -49/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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