Subtract 56/98 from 5/14
5/14 - 56/98 is -3/14.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
56/98 = 56 × 1/98 × 1 = 56/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/98 - 56/98 = 35 - 56/98 = -21/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14
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