Subtract 20/72 from 12/98
12/98 - 20/72 is -137/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
12/98 = 12 × 36/98 × 36 = 432/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
20/72 = 20 × 49/72 × 49 = 980/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/3528 - 980/3528 = 432 - 980/3528 = -548/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/882
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