Subtract 14/98 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 14/98
7/2 - 14/98 is 47/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
7/2 = 7 × 49/2 × 49 = 343/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
14/98 = 14 × 1/98 × 1 = 14/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/98 - 14/98 = 343 - 14/98 = 329/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/14
- In mixed form: 35/14
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