Subtract 12/25 from 15/98
15/98 - 12/25 is -801/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
12/25 = 12 × 98/25 × 98 = 1176/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/2450 - 1176/2450 = 375 - 1176/2450 = -801/2450
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