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Subtract 25/98 from 10/12

10/12 - 25/98 is 85/147.

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,
    10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    25/98 = 25 × 6/98 × 6 = 150/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/588 - 150/588 = 490 - 150/588 = 340/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/147

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