Subtract 14/4 from 5/98
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 3 2/4
5/98 - 14/4 is -169/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/196 - 686/196 = 10 - 686/196 = -676/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/49
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