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Subtract 28/49 from 8/14

8/14 - 28/49 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    28/49 = 28 × 2/49 × 2 = 56/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/98 - 56/98 = 56 - 56/98 = 0/98
  5. The answer is 0

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