Subtract 12/98 from 18/28
18/28 - 12/98 is 51/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/196 - 24/196 = 126 - 24/196 = 102/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/98
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