Subtract 2/98 from 12/56
12/56 - 2/98 is 19/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/392 - 8/392 = 84 - 8/392 = 76/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/98
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