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Subtract 12/90 from 12/98

12/98 - 12/90 is -8/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    12/98 = 12 × 45/98 × 45 = 540/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/4410 - 588/4410 = 540 - 588/4410 = -48/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/735

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