Subtract 6/25 from 12/98, Solve 12/98

Subtract 6/25 from 12/98

12/98 - 6/25 is -144/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
6/25 = 6 × 98/25 × 98 = 588/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/2450 - 588/2450 = 300 - 588/2450 = -288/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -144/1225

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