Subtract 15/75 from 12/98
12/98 - 15/75 is -19/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
12/98 = 12 × 75/98 × 75 = 900/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
15/75 = 15 × 98/75 × 98 = 1470/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/7350 - 1470/7350 = 900 - 1470/7350 = -570/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/245
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