Subtract 14/64 from 5/98
5/98 - 14/64 is -263/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
5/98 = 5 × 32/98 × 32 = 160/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
14/64 = 14 × 49/64 × 49 = 686/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/3136 - 686/3136 = 160 - 686/3136 = -526/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/1568
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