Subtract 8/98 from 12/25
12/25 - 8/98 is 488/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
12/25 = 12 × 98/25 × 98 = 1176/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/2450 - 200/2450 = 1176 - 200/2450 = 976/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 488/1225
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