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Subtract 27/14 from 5/98

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 13/14

5/98 - 27/14 is -92/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    5/98 = 5 × 1/98 × 1 = 5/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    27/14 = 27 × 7/14 × 7 = 189/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/98 - 189/98 = 5 - 189/98 = -184/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/49

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