Subtract 8/9 from 12/98
12/98 - 8/9 is -338/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/882 - 784/882 = 108 - 784/882 = -676/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -338/441
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