Subtract 14/96 from 5/98, Solve 5/98

Subtract 14/96 from 5/98

5/98 - 14/96 is -223/2352.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
5/98 = 5 × 48/98 × 48 = 240/4704
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
14/96 = 14 × 49/96 × 49 = 686/4704
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/4704 - 686/4704 = 240 - 686/4704 = -446/4704
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/2352

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