Subtract 40/98 from 2/12
2/12 - 40/98 is -71/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
40/98 = 40 × 6/98 × 6 = 240/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/588 - 240/588 = 98 - 240/588 = -142/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/294
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