Subtract 24/12 from 1/98, Solve 1/98

Subtract 24/12 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

1/98 - 24/12 is -195/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
24/12 = 24 × 49/12 × 49 = 1176/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/588 - 1176/588 = 6 - 1176/588 = -1170/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -195/98

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