Subtract 56/14 from 90/98
1st number: 90/98, 2nd number: 4 0/14
90/98 - 56/14 is -151/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
90/98 = 90 × 1/98 × 1 = 90/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
56/14 = 56 × 7/14 × 7 = 392/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/98 - 392/98 = 90 - 392/98 = -302/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/49
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