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Subtract 2/8 from 12/98

12/98 - 2/8 is -25/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    12/98 = 12 × 4/98 × 4 = 48/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/392 - 98/392 = 48 - 98/392 = -50/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/196

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