Subtract 14/98 from 6/28
6/28 - 14/98 is 1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
6/28 = 6 × 7/28 × 7 = 42/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
14/98 = 14 × 2/98 × 2 = 28/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/196 - 28/196 = 42 - 28/196 = 14/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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