Subtract 12/98 from 1/21
1/21 - 12/98 is -11/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
1/21 = 1 × 14/21 × 14 = 14/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/294 - 36/294 = 14 - 36/294 = -22/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/147
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