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Subtract 32/12 from 15/98

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 2 8/12

15/98 - 32/12 is -739/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    32/12 = 32 × 49/12 × 49 = 1568/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/588 - 1568/588 = 90 - 1568/588 = -1478/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -739/294

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