Subtract 2/14 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 2/14
98/5 - 2/14 is 681/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
98/5 = 98 × 14/5 × 14 = 1372/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/70 - 10/70 = 1372 - 10/70 = 1362/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 681/35
- In mixed form: 1916/35
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