Subtract 8/98 from 6/14
6/14 - 8/98 is 17/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
6/14 = 6 × 7/14 × 7 = 42/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
8/98 = 8 × 1/98 × 1 = 8/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/98 - 8/98 = 42 - 8/98 = 34/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/49
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