Subtract 35/45 from 12/98, Solve 12/98

Subtract 35/45 from 12/98

12/98 - 35/45 is -289/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
12/98 = 12 × 45/98 × 45 = 540/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
35/45 = 35 × 98/45 × 98 = 3430/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
540/4410 - 3430/4410 = 540 - 3430/4410 = -2890/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/441

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