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Subtract 12/8 from 1/98

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 4/8

1/98 - 12/8 is -73/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/392 - 588/392 = 4 - 588/392 = -584/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/49

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