Subtract 14/21 from 50/98
50/98 - 14/21 is -23/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
14/21 = 14 × 14/21 × 14 = 196/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/294 - 196/294 = 150 - 196/294 = -46/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/147
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