Subtract 48/35 from 12/98
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 13/35
12/98 - 48/35 is -306/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
48/35 = 48 × 14/35 × 14 = 672/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/490 - 672/490 = 60 - 672/490 = -612/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -306/245
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