Subtract 98/90 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 8/90
2/12 - 98/90 is -83/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
2/12 = 2 × 15/12 × 15 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/180 - 196/180 = 30 - 196/180 = -166/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/90
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