Subtract 98/49 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 2 0/49
7/4 - 98/49 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
7/4 = 7 × 49/4 × 49 = 343/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
98/49 = 98 × 4/49 × 4 = 392/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/196 - 392/196 = 343 - 392/196 = -49/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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