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Subtract 3/4 from 12/98

12/98 - 3/4 is -123/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/196 - 147/196 = 24 - 147/196 = -123/196

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