Subtract 14/98 from 6/56
6/56 - 14/98 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/392 - 56/392 = 42 - 56/392 = -14/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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