Subtract 54/28 from 12/98
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 26/28
12/98 - 54/28 is -177/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
54/28 = 54 × 7/28 × 7 = 378/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/196 - 378/196 = 24 - 378/196 = -354/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -177/98
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