Subtract 4/15 from 12/98
12/98 - 4/15 is -106/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
4/15 = 4 × 98/15 × 98 = 392/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1470 - 392/1470 = 180 - 392/1470 = -212/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -106/735
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