Subtract 3/14 from 12/98
12/98 - 3/14 is -9/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
3/14 = 3 × 7/14 × 7 = 21/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/98 - 21/98 = 12 - 21/98 = -9/98
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