Subtract 14/48 from 5/98, Solve 5/98

Subtract 14/48 from 5/98

5/98 - 14/48 is -283/1176.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
5/98 = 5 × 24/98 × 24 = 120/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/2352 - 686/2352 = 120 - 686/2352 = -566/2352
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/1176

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