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Subtract 9/98 from 1/12

1/12 - 9/98 is -5/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    1/12 = 1 × 49/12 × 49 = 49/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/588 - 54/588 = 49 - 54/588 = -5/588

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