Subtract 12/98 from 3/35
3/35 - 12/98 is -9/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
3/35 = 3 × 14/35 × 14 = 42/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/490 - 60/490 = 42 - 60/490 = -18/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/245
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